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Love – Until the Last Breath

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Respect Life Sunday, we are invited to reflect on the sacredness and dignity of every human life. This year, I want to draw your attention to an issue gaining momentum throughout the world and here in the United States: the legalization of assisted suicide. Legislation to make assisted suicide legal was passed in Illinois last…

A Matter of Faith: Fr. Tim Kitzke Interview

How should faith guide people through political division, cultural change and difficult conversations? Fr. Tim recently joined Steve Scaffidi for a thoughtful discussion about the role of faith in public life, the importance of avoiding partisan thinking and why listening can be more powerful than trying to win an argument. Fr. Tim also reflected on his journey to the…

Weather Closings

Due to weather conditions, the Old St. Mary Parish Office is closed Monday, March 16, 2026. Daily Masses will still be celebrated as scheduled. All evening activities are canceled.

2026 Catholic Stewardship Appeal

The Catholic Stewardship Appeal offers a unique opportunity to support Catholic life throughout the ten-county Archdiocese of Milwaukee with a single gift—a gift that helps sustain a broad spectrum of life-changing ministries and programs that meaningfully impact people’s lives. Contributions to the annual $8.1 million Catholic Stewardship Appeal are restricted for use in…

From the Finance Offices

Thank you so much to all those who generously and sacrificially financially contributed to our parishes over the past year. The year-end donation statements were mailed the week of January 26, 2026. If you have not yet received your statement, you will soon. Did you know that writing a check or putting cash into your weekly envelopes is not the only way to donate? You can…

Pilgrimage to Greece 2026

Join Fr. Silas Henderson and Deacon Tom Hunt on an exciting 12-day pilgrimage to Greece! October 13-24, 2026 Come and explore what it means to live as an Apostle with Fr. Silas Henderson, SDS and Deacon Tom Hunt, ICDS, as we walk together in the footsteps of St. John and St. Paul. Including Meteora Monasteries, Athens, and a 4-day Aegean cruise to Mykonos, Patmos, and…