Parish News
Eau Claire Deanery Lenten Confessions
Immaculate Conception Church 1712 Highland Ave
Lent is a great time to receive God's mercy in the sacrament of reconciliation. We have 16 hours available with multiple priests present at all times.
Friday, March 20th 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, March 21st 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venerate the “Madre Peregrina” - Pilgrim Mother Sculpture
March 19 - April 5 | St. Charles Borromeo Chippewa Falls, WI
The "Madre Peregrina" - Pilgrim Mother is a life-size sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary in her apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas. Originating from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, this replica is crafted to closely resemble the original miraculous image as a living apparition. The primary purpose of the Madre Peregrina sculpture is to bring the spiritual presence and intercessory power of Our Lady of Guadalupe to communities worldwide, fostering peace, love and hope among Catholic pilgrims.
Full information at: https://www.guadalupewi.org/chippewafalls
LENTEN MISSION 2026 — RETURN TO THE LORD
Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish
Please register on their website so they have materials prepared: ic-ec.us
A series of three evenings: Monday, March 16, Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18.
Each evening session will be held from 6:00-7:30pm, including a speaker presentation, praise and worship music, and Adoration. A social gathering with light refreshments will follow each session in Father Klink Hall. The entire event is free to attend. There will be three amazing speakers to speak on the topic: Return to the Lord.
March 16 Night One: Father Sam Martin — Return to the Lord In Your Heart
March 17 Night Two: Chris Carstens — Return to the Lord In Your Family
March 18 Night Three: Anne Auger — Return to the Lord in Your Community
Holy Week
Holy Thursday April 2 8:00 pm
Good Friday April 3 Noon
Easter Vigil April 4 8:30 pm
Easter Sunday April 5 8:30 am and 11:30 am
Free College Student Dinner!
Monday, April 13 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Newman parish members will serve a delicious home cooked meal for UWEC and CVTC students here at the ERC in the lower level. It's a great chance to get some home cooked food, meet parish members, and enjoy a meal with other college students. All college students are welcome!
Funeral Planning Presentation
On Monday, May 4 at 6:30 pm we'll have a presentation on Catholic end of life pastoral care, funeral home options, funeral planning, and grief support at the ERC. Jeff Beede, owner and funeral director of Evergreen Funeral Home will be present to answer any questions regarding funeral home planning and options. Fr. Dan will go through Catholic funeral service options and provide resources to pre-plan a funeral service. Sue Ripp will present on parish support for those grieving the death of a loved one. It will be a good opportunity to receive information/resources and have questions answered.
Calling All Eucharistic Adorers
Come spend an hour with Jesus! We are looking for Eucharistic adorers for the Goldsmith Adoration Chapel in Chippewa Falls. We currently have Adoration five days a week, but would like to have 24/7 Adoration beginning January 2026. We invite adorers from the whole Chippewa Valley to sign up for an hour each week. If your schedule is busy, keep in mind that getting a substitute is a simple matter of sending a text. Requests are usually filled within an hour. There are brochures on the table outside the chapel with more information. You can sign up and also find more information at: https://www.ourladyofthefalls.org/eucharistic-adoratio
Discover Your God-given Spiritual Gifts | March 21, 2026 | Marshfield:
You are invited to discover the unique spiritual gifts God gave you in baptism. A teaching team from the Catherine of Siena Institute from Colorado Springs will offer the Called & Gifted workshop on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Marshfield.
The Called and Gifted process will help you to discern your specific charisms that are to be used in the service of others. When you know your gifts, it becomes easier to say “yes” to serve in a specific capacity. And because it is unusually energizing and fulfilling to exercise a charism.
https://diolc.org/catechesis/called-and-gifted-workshop/
Men of the Cross: Forged for Mission | March 21, 2026 | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Men of the Diocese of La Crosse! This is your invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and be renewed in faith, brotherhood, and purpose. Join other Catholic men for a powerful day of encouragement and formation as we grow stronger as disciples, husbands, fathers, and leaders forged for mission.
Featured Speaker: Bart Schuchts
Mass Celebrant: Fr. Sam Martin
Cost: $45 (includes breakfast & lunch)
High School Men: Attend FREE with a parent/guardian
Come be strengthened, challenged, and inspired to live boldly for Christ and bring His mission into your home, parish, and community.
Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Home Visit and/or Anointing of the Sick
If you desire the sacrament of anointing and/or a homebound/hospital/nursing home visit, please contact Fr. Dan Oudenhoven(fr.dan@newmanec.com or 715-834-3399) and he will work out an arrangement with you to make it possible.