Here are a few examples of Heroes of Faith whose lives have intersected with the Diocese of La Crosse. Pray for their intercession and learn more about their ministry and lives by following the links provided.
Father Joseph Walijewski (1924 – 2006)
- Ordained for the Diocese of La Crosse in 1950
- 2013 cause opened
- Video – A Pencil in our Lord’s Hand
- Fr. Joe’s Guild
Brother James Miller, FSC (1944–1982)
- brotherjamesmiller.org
- Social Concerns background page
- Born in Ellis, WI (East of Stevens Point)
- 2010 cause opened, 2019 declared blessed
- Feast day to be celebrated on February 13
- Sacred Heart Parish, Polonia Wisconsin
- Celebrating Blessed Brother James Miller
- Video on the life of Blessed James Miller
- Visit to the Gravesite of Blessed James Miller
- Homily from the Beatification Mass for Brother James Miller, December 7, 2019
Brother Miller Prayer Cards
Sister Thea Bowman F.S.P.A.
(1937-1990)
- Sister Thea Bowman Guild
- Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi
- 2018 cause opened
- Learn More
Father Solanus Casey
(1870-1957)
- Solanus Casey Center
- Born in Oak Grove, just south of Prescott, WI
- 1982 cause opened
- 1995 declared venerable
- 2017 declared blessed
- Feast day July 30
Father Samuel Mazzuchelli(1806 –1864)
- Father Mazzuchelli Society
- Helped bring the Church to the Iowa-Illinois-Wisconsin tri-state area. He founded a number of parishes in the area, and was the architect for Saint Gabriel Church in Prairie Du Chien.
- 1964 cause opened
- 1993 declared venerable
Bishop Frederic Baraga
(1797–1868)
- Bishop Baraga Association
- Known as the “Snowshoe Priest,” he reestablished the Catholic Mission at La Point, WI
- 1973 cause opened
- 2010 declared venerable