On Mission

We are sad to announce the passing of Reverend David Barrett, who entered eternal life on June 16, 2026, at the age of 87.

Ordained to the priesthood in 1964, Father Barrett faithfully served the people of the Diocese of Green Bay for more than five decades. His ministry touched countless lives through his pastoral service in parishes across northeast Wisconsin, as a hospital chaplain, and through his dedicated work with the Menominee community at St. Michael Parish in Keshena.

Please join us in praying for the repose of Father Barrett's soul and in giving thanks for his life of faithful service to Christ and His Church.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish in Shawano.

May he rest in the peace of Christ.

Alexa and Danny Kesler met each other back in 2016.

“When we met, he (Danny) made it very clear his faith was a core value of his and his family,” Alexa said. “Soon after we began dating, I attended my first Mass with him.”

The couple has since been married for almost five years, and in the midst of different health issues and infertility struggles, faith has always been an essential part of their relationship.

In 2019, after Alexa and Danny had gotten engaged, she was diagnosed with polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS).

Amidst the difficulties, Alexa began turning to Our Lady of Champion and even the annual Walk to Mary pilgrimage.

“(I realized) God was showing up, and working in our lives,” she said. “But it was all through the Church, and that’s where it solidified that this was the right route to go.”

Read the full story at the link in the comments!

The Diocese of Green Bay had SO many adults seeking Confirmation, that there were TWO separate Masses! 🤩

Gerard Hall, director of divine worship for the Diocese of Green Bay, noted that the number of adult confirmations during the current pastoral year, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, has more than doubled compared with the previous year.

Bishop Ricken shared that “No one is here by accident. No one is a mistake. God has something particularly in mind for each one of you,” he told them.

Read this inspiring and hope-filled article at the link in the comments!