Life is the only Option

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Big River JoAnne Parks provides no-judgement resources for women in crisis Unexpected pregnancy came into JoAnne Parks’ life over 16 years ago, long before it became the focus of her ministry. She remembers the night her future...

Life Guards

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Big River Marie Regnier finds her purpose in pro-life work, in River Falls As many college students prepare to face the harsh realities of life after college, it can be daunting not only to find a job in your field but to find a...

5 tips for discerning God’s will as a teenager

1 Write down where you are in your relationship with God right now. As with anything that requires taking steps and moving forward, it is vital to have a clear and honest understanding of your starting point. Our relationship with God is built on steps of...

Reflection on Our Mission Trip to South Carolina

October 2015, South Carolina suffered from heavy rains that caused major flooding. In fact, it was 24 inches of rain in 11 hours. The rain was so heavy that it caused three dams to fail. There was damage to businesses, homes, roadways, etc. The week of July 5-13, 41...

Year of Mercy Event for Youth

The Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring a Year of Mercy Event for Youth on October 2, 2016 at the Holy Cross Diocesan Center from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. This event will be for all high school students. The cost for the event is $5 and a new pair of...