Public masses resumed in June on the Standing Rock Reservation, but the ministry team is still reeling from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, with people leery of participating in public gatherings due to rising infection rates in this largely Native American population.
Before churches on the Rosebud reservation opened in August, St. Francis Mission was able to have family groups come to celebrate baptisms and confirmations.
What a wonderful first week of school we have had at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Shawano, WI! Our 133 students, 43 of which are NEW, and staff were so happy to be back together again in our safe, fun, and faith-filled learning environment.