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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Jerome Listecki of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Appoints Bishop Jeffrey Grob as Successor
A native of Cross Plains, Wisconsin, the Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob attended Holy Name High School Seminary in Madison and the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1992 and completed his graduate studies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary in 1999. He received a Doctorate of Canon Law degree from St. Paul University and a Doctorate of Philosophy degree from the University of Ottawa in 2007.
Bishop Grob has served as Associate Pastor and Pastor of several Archdiocese of Chicago parishes, Assistant to the Chancellor, Associate Vicar for Canonical Services, Judicial Vicar, and Chancellor. He was appointed an auxiliary bishop of Chicago on September 11, 2020, and ordained to the episcopacy by Cardinal Blase Cupich on November 13, 2020.
Born March 19, 1961 in Madison, Wisconsin, Bishop Grob is the son of Gerald and Bonnie (Meinholz) Grob.
St. Joseph Parish Ministries of:
The Commemoration Mass of All the Faithful Departed
November 2, 2024 ~ Hope Does Not Disappoint
Human Concerns
October Donations
Through the month of October our generous parish has donated to the empty baskets
15 blankets
Over 50 toothbrushes mouthwash and toothpaste
Over 50 bottles of soap and shampoo
Countless warm articles of clothing.
And more.
These items go to organizations that support the needy, including Repairs of the Breach, Family Promise, McCannon Brown center, and the House of Peace.
Women's Group
Twenty-eight women attended our Women’s Group on October 12 to eat breakfast and listen to our guest speaker, Joan Carey, from First Fruits. Joan invited us to look for God everywhere and talked about her own faith journey. She also talked about how she started her ministry, First Fruits, which is a place for women to grow in faith together.
Might be another field trip for us!
Join us on October 26 when we visit Holy Hill (sign up at the resource table) and at our next meeting on December 14 at 10am when Susan McNeil, from our Archdiocese,
will lead us in an Advent reflection.
Wayne Larrivee Talks Faith & Football
September 27th
Character counts, and a positive fit with the team brings out everyone’s best. This was one of the messages shared by Wayne Larrivee, the Voice of the Green Bay Packers, as he shared stories and wisdom from his career in sports broadcasting. Over 100 people filled the Gatheirng Hall for the event on September 27, which was hosted by the St. Joseph Men’s Group. Much gratitude goes out to Wayne and to all the volunteers who made this happen.
175th Anniversary
As we remember...
Share Your Memories!
As we celebrate our 175th Anniversary, please share a short written memory or a photo of your favorite times at St. Joseph Parish.
Please send them to Sheri Hanson(262) 825-6536 / shanson@stjosephgrafton.org