The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW) is a faith-based organization in northwest Wisconsin that supports, empowers, and educates Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. It connects parish-level councils to national efforts, providing resources for spiritual growth, including annual conventions, days of reflection, and scholarships. 

The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW)

 In March 1920, the NCCW was founded under the auspices of the U.S. Catholic bishops.  The bishops had witnessed the important work done by Catholic women’s organizations during World War I and had the wisdom to call for the founding of NCCW to bring these organizations together.  This gave U.S. Catholic women a unified voice, a national service program and the ability to reach out to each other through a national organization.

Father Dodge Council

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal order of Catholic men started in 1882 and has over 2 million members. Membership requirements are Catholic men over the age of 18 years and a commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Knights are involved with our church through donations for community projects, supporting seminarians and are dedicated to helping our youth. Our council, Fr. Dodge Council 7827, has been awarded numerous citations of accomplishments over the years. From highway clean-up to candy drives to pancake breakfasts to youth sporting contests, the Knights have been there. Stop by Classroom 10 in the lower level of Holy Family Catholic Church and see some of the numerous accomplishments the Knights of Columbus have achieved. The Knights of Columbus work hard for you and the community.

For additional information (click to view or download):

Informational flyer: Highlights many typical activates and donations of our local council. 

Knights of Columbus Scholarship: This scholarship is open to Holy Family Parish post-high school students who have: Successfully earned 30 credits towards an Associate or Bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution, or are enrolled in a technical program requiring at least 10 credits at an accredited technical college or technical institute. You must be enrolled for the ensuing year.

Members or prospective members may visit the Knights of Columbus State Council website at Wisconsin State Council or the Supreme website at Knights of Columbus | CatholicFraternal Organization. Prospective members can join online by clicking the join button on the Supreme website.  

To become a member, click the Membership Application button below. 

For more information please contact any of the following: 

Grand Knight:

Mark Kujawa

kujawa47@yahoo.com

Financial Secretary:

Mike Heppe

715-356-1411 or 715-892-4597 (cell)

mheppe@frontier.com

Membership Director:

Steve Humblet

715-892-1740

gofish4@gmail.com

The Lakeland Pantry, located in Arbor Vitae, WI, is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization serving the Minocqua and greater Northwoods area, providing bi-weekly supplemental food, clothing, and essential items to individuals and families in need. Established in the 1970s, it operates without government funding and supports over 1,100 families across multiple counties.

Check the bulletin for current items needed by the pantry. Items may be placed in the shopping cart located in the coat room, or may be brought to the pantry located at:

1707 US Hwy 51 N

Woodruff WI

Our mission is to actively spread the TRUTH that ALL life is a sacred gift from God and therefore must be protected, nurtured, and loved. For more information, contact:

Jim Martin

715-218-4692

1223jimmartin@gmail.com.

Secular Franciscans dedicate themselves to follow the gospel of life through the example of St. Francis of Assisi. These lay men and women become a professed Franciscan in a journey that involves three formation stages and culminates in a lifelong commitment to live the gospel life.

Orientation (3 months) introduces folks to the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare and share in Franciscan prayer life.

Inquiry (6 months) is an in-depth study of the lives of St. Francs and St. Clare, the Franciscan Charism and Franciscan history.

Candidacy (18-24 months) is the final formal period of initiation. As an immersion into fraternity life, it culminates in a most Solemn Profession to follow the gospel life.

All are welcome to attend the meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. in Classroom 7. For more information contact:

Cathy Wiechering

715-780-0485.