On masks and social distancing
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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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April 14, 2021 My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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ay the peace, joy, and blessings of Eas- ter be yours today and always. I am writing to you today in an effort to clear up some confusion that has developed since the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the statewide mask mandate. It is my understanding that the reason for the Supreme Courts decision was not based on the ineffectiveness of wearing face masks but rather Gov. Evers lack of authority to extend the face mask mandate without the support of the Wisconsin Legislature. Even though the state mandate has been lifted, many municipalities have their own mask mandates in force. Based on this, I am strongly encouraging our churches and schools to continue the practices of having everyone (who medically can) wear masks and maintain social distancing. I know many of us are growing weary of having to do these things, but I beg you to continue to make these sacrific- es for your benefit and the benefit of others. As a state, Wisconsin is a leader in the number of individuals who are fully vaccinated. For a few weeks, the number of active cases of COVID-19 in the Diocese of Superior was dropping. However, in just the past two weeks, the number of active COVID cases has risen by more than 250 cases. The recent rise in active cases and the increase of variants is a vivid re- minder that we are still fighting a battle against this pandemic, which has affected and contin- ues to affect the lives of so many people in our diocese, state and world. Again, although you may be growing weary of wearing face masks and social distancing, I beg your indulgence for what will hopefully be only a few more weeks. How sad it would be for us to let down our guard and allow the fourth wave of COVID the medical experts are warning about take hold. During these early days of Easter, let us con- tinue to fight the good fight! Together may we work to keep each other healthy and safe. May the glory of the resurrection bring you comfort and peace. Yours in the risen Lord, Most Rev. James P. Powers
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he Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported April 22 that Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul plans to launch an investigation into the states Catholic dioceses to ascertain how many children have been assaulted by clergy members over the years. Kaul organized a meeting with rep- resentatives from each of the dioceses to discuss the investi- gation,and his ice is expected to announce the review soon.
State to investigate clergy abuse
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r. Brooks Gibbs, a social psychologist who speaks on emotional resilience, bullying and related topics, will be coming to Rice Lake Thurs- day, May 6, to give a presen- tation on strategies for raising emotionally strong kids. Sponsored by Real Estate Solutions and St. Joseph Cath- olic School, the event will be at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic School gymnasium, 128 West Humbird St., Rice Lake. All are welcome to the free events; parents, educators, coaches, youth mentors, care- givers and advocates are es- pecially encouraged to attend. Masks are required.
Gibbs, the author of Love is Greater than Hate, has given thousands of presentations and his online videos have drawn hundreds of millions of views.
He will speak to the pres- sures affecting today's youths and talk about how adults can help them navigate those chal- lenges. He specializes in teach- ing youths how to be emotion- ally resilient and inspires them to live by the Golden Rule. To learn more, visit brooks- gibbs.com.
Top youth speaker coming to Rice Lake
A nationally recognized social psychologist, Dr. Brooks Gibbs, who speaks on youth issues will give a free presentation at St. Joseph, Rice Lake, on May 6. (Submitted photo) The Wisconsin State Council Knights of Columbus' Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities program distributed $12,500 for diocesan special education grants to the bishops of Wisconsin. Superior Diocese Intellectual Disabilities Coordinator Jim Michaelson, from the Hudson Council 1762, presented a $2,500 check to Bishop James P. Powers for special education in the diocese. (Submitted photo)
Special education grant from KCs
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