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PUBLISHER: Bishop James P. Powers EDITOR/REPORTER: Anita Draper REPORTER: Jenny Snarski ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR/ OFFICE MANAGER: Marcy Kasper The Diocese of Superior Catholic Herald is the official publication of the Catholic Diocese of Superior. It was established as The Catholic Herald Cit- izen by Bishop Albert G. Meyer in 1953. According to diocesan policy, all registered parishioners are to receive the Superior Catholic Herald. To sub- scribe, contact your parish. Those not registered in a parish may subscribe by sending $33 to the Superior Catholic Herald, P.O. Box 969, Superior, WI 54880. All correspondence should be mailed to this address. SUBSCRIBERS : When submitting a change of address, allow 10 days for processing. Send both old and new address and computer number locat- ed on address label. Diocese of Superior Catholic Herald (USPS 012744) is published bi-week- ly by Wisconsin Catholic Media Apostolate, 3501 S. Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53235-0913. Periodical postage paid at Milwaukee, WI and additional offices. POSTMASTER : Send address changes to the Diocese of Superior Catholic Herald, P.O. Box 070913, Milwaukee, WI 53207-0913

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he Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will award four $1,000 scholarships for women completing their second year of post-high school education, continuing their education for career advancement or returning to the work field. To apply, con- tact Mary Werner at 715-748- 4709 or email werner@tds.net. Information can also be found at sdccw-wisconsin.weebly. com. Winners will be notified by phone or email. Applications must be postmarked by April 15.

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he Superior-area Knights of Columbus are hosting a Lenten retreat on Satur- day, March 18, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior. Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. The schedule includes a morning meet-and-greet, a salad and sandwich luncheon, cook- ie break and the Augustine Institute's four-part film series, which explores the mystery of dying, death and everlasting life. Each 30-minute episode approaches the subject from a Catholic perspective, leading viewers from the origin of death to Jesus Christ's final victory on the cross and at the resurrec- tion. The day also includes a ques- tion-and-answer period with a priest, adoration, rosary, op- portunities for confession and a Vigil Mass beginning at 4 p.m. A $10 donation to defray the costs of morning pastries, luncheon and snack breaks is encouraged. Pre-registration is required by March 11. Call or text Karen at 218-626-5593. All are welcome.

Superior Lenten retreat features film series

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Dispensation for St. Patrick's Day

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Parish mission in Somerset

St. Anne, Somerset, hosts its Lenten Mission on Friday, March 31, from 6-9 p.m. Fea- turing musician and worship leader Aly Aleigha, the evening includes supper served from 6-7 p.m. and a retreat from 7-9 p.m. with adoration, testimo- nies, live music and talks. RSVP on the parish's website, www. stannesomerset.org.

Shrine offers mission, exhibit

Lenten Mission at Our Lady of Good Help, Champion, is Feb. 26 to March 1 and will be presented by the Fathers of Mercy. Talks will take place in the evenings. The Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit will also be at Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help from March 11-18. Visit ChampionShrine.org for more information.

Men's retreats in Minnesota

A Men's Retreat with Pat Millea is on Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of St. Paul in Ham Lake, Minnesota. Topic will be St. Joseph: Model for Man- hood. Cost is $45. Learn more at www.churchofsaintpaul. com/mens-retreat. The Catholic Watchmen Mens Conference is on Satur- day, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at All Saints Church in Lakeville, Minnesota. The day begins with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Ber- nard Hebda. The theme is Men of Faith Walking Together - Raising the Bar, and keynote speaker will be Devin Schadt, executive director of the Fa- thers of St. Joseph. For more information and registration, visit TheCatholicWatchmen. com.

Lent events in and around the diocese

I, Bishop James P. Powers, an- nounce a special dispensation for Catholics from adhering to the law of abstinence for Friday, March 17, 2023. This Lenten dispensation allows the faithful of the Diocese of Superior and any visitors or trav- elers who may be present within the diocese to celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick without adhering to the obligation of abstinence from meat. In observance of this Friday of Lent, I encourage those who utilize the dis- pensation to perform another act of penance (self-denial, charity, prayer, etc.) on some other day of the second week of Lent. Most Rev. James P. Powers Bishop of Superior

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n Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m., Pastor Fr. Jerry Ha- gen is inviting lost, hurt, marginalized and disaffected Catholics - as well as active Cath- olics - to an evening of conversa- tion and listening at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff. The gathering will be held in the parish hall. Fr. Hagen's purpose is to have an open dialogue about the church and any issues that might be keeping Catholics from being engaged and active in their faith. He hopes to create a welcoming, healing environment; comments and/or questions will be accepted either verbally or anonymously written on note cards at the gathering. The pastor assures that those who attend will be welcomed warmly and without judgement. He also en- courages active Catholics to reach out and invite anyone they might know who has drifted away from their Catholic faith.

Evening of conversation with Fr. Jerry Hagen