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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Jerome Listecki of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Appoints Bishop Jeffrey Grob as Successor

The Most Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob, an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago since 2020, has been named the 12th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee today by Pope Francis! Archbishop-Designate Grob, 63, succeeds the Most Rev. Jerome E. Listecki, who gave his notice of retirement on his 75th birthday March 12.
Archbishop-Designate Grob will be installed as Archbishop of Milwaukee on January 14, 2025, by the Papal Nuncio to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre. Until that time, Archbishop Listecki serves as Apostolic Administrator of the archdiocese.
Archbishop-Designate Grob grew up in Cross Plains outside Madison and has served in the Archdiocese of Chicago since he was ordained to the priesthood there in 1992. Find out more here: www.archmil.org/bishop-grob.
“While still recovering from the surprise of the Holy Father’s appointment, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to take up this new role in my home state,” said Archbishop-Designate Grob. “And trusting deeply in the Lord’s goodness, I commit myself to the service of the people of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. I am excited to get to know them and look forward to growing together in faith.”
Please keep the Archbishop-Designate Grob and Archbishop Listecki in your prayers in this time of transition!

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.

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Blessing of Holy Family Statue and 175th Anniversary Commemorative Books

November 16, 17, 2024

First Sunday of Advent

November 30 / December 1, 2024

The Commemoration Mass of All the Faithful Departed

November 2, 2024 ~ Hope Does Not Disappoint

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November 10, 2024

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November 14, 2024

Addiction - You Are Not Alone

Help is Available - November 14, 2024

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October 23 - November 20, 2024

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Fourteen women from our parish traveled to Holy Hill on October 26. We walked around the grounds, visiting the Stations of the Cross, and then attended Mass together. Please join us for our next event: an Advent Reflection on December 14 at 10am. Hospitality will be provided.

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November 17, 2024

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December 6, 2024

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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.

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