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The bishops of Wisconsin reaffirm the U.S. bishops’ recent message on immigration, emphasizing that while immigration is complex, it calls for both responsible enforcement of laws and compassionate care for those forced to migrate by hardship. Upholding border security, the rule of law, and human dignity are not opposing values, but principles that can—and must—be embraced together for the common good.

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, celebrates today’s victory for the Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) at the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Wisconsin Supreme Court this morning ordered that CCB and its sub-entities are “eligible for the religious purposes exemption to unemployment taxation under Wis. Stat. § 108.02(15)(h)2.”

Join Bishop James Powers for a magnificent 11-day spiritual journey to the Emerald Isle! Walk in the footsteps of saints and experience the beauty and Catholic heritage of Ireland.

The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, welcomes today’s announcement that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will pause abortions beginning on October 1, 2025.

The 2025/26 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) kickoff has started in our summer visitor parishes, with the general launch for the entire Diocese scheduled for the weekend of September 20-21. Look for the CSA Booklet, which will arrive in your mailbox soon. It includes a heartfelt letter from Bishop Powers and a pledge envelope. Bishop Powers has set a personal goal of 100% participation to show our solidarity in living out his Pastoral Plan on Evangelization and Discipleship. By participating, you are joining a collective effort to spread the Gospel and grow our faith community.

Meet John, Augustine, Jacob and Marissa!

RESCHEDULED: March for Life Wisconsin has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 26, 2025. This is due to the recently organized, national mass demonstrations this Saturday, June 14, which are expected to draw thousands marching up to and around the Capitol. Streets around the Capitol will also be closed which will make movement very difficult. In the interest of ensuring the safety of our attendees, including families with children, this joyful and peaceful march to protect every human life has been rescheduled to 2-4pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025, on the State Street steps at the State Capitol in Madison. Please join us then to stand for life! Future updates will be shared on the March for Life Wisconsin website, MarchforLifeWisconsin.org.

Diocese of Superior Schools Superintendent Peggy Schoenfuss acknowledges the difficulty Catholic schools have had in filling open teaching positions in recent years.

“After three years of preaching this mission to the diocese, it is clear to me: People are hungry and ready to be sent,” Christopher Hurtubise said at the May Parish Evangelization Teams workshop in Rice Lake. The Director of the Office of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship affirmed, “This workshop gave it!”

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s Catholic bishops, celebrates today’s victory for Catholic Charities at the United States Supreme Court. The Court’s 9-0 decision in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission reversed a ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that Wisconsin had violated the First Amendment when it determined that the Diocese of Superior Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) was not operated “primarily for a religious purpose.”

On behalf of myself, the priests, lay leaders, and parishioners of the Diocese of Superior, we join the Universal Church in heartfelt joy and gratitude for the gift of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.

Representatives from the Diocese of Superior’s 103 parishes gathered Tuesday, April 8, for the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: During this Jubilee of Hope and joyful celebration of the Risen Christ, during this Octave of Easter, we are saddened by the death of our Pope Francis. During his pontificate, Pope Francis always emphasized that hope is a belief in a future given by God through the Resurrection of Christ. May we always heed that message of hope as we continue to celebrate a time of rejoicing and reflection on the new life offered through Christ's resurrection. May the Lord guide the soul of Pope Francis to everlasting life. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. In Christ, +James Powers