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Traveling Vocations Crucifix leads to prayers, awareness at St. Patrick, Wapella

By: Jennifer Willems   -   March 13, 2019   -   News Article Father Stirniman, Martens, St. Patrick, Traveling Vocations Crucifix, Wapella

Clint Martens holds the Traveling Vocations Crucifix that has been hosted in his family's home on several occasions since Vocatoin Awareness Week last November. With him and wife Judy are their daughters Claire Martens (left) and Abby Davis of Atwood. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)

WAPELLA — It comes as no surprise to the members of St. Patrick Parish here that there is a need for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For many years, the lively little parish in De Witt County had a resident pastor, who also served as chaplain at Central Catholic High School in […]