Fr. Phil officially joined our Four Parishes One Faith community on July 1, 2025, and his presence is a tremendous blessing.

Fr. Phil was born and raised right here in Rice Lake and is a proud graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School, where he completed 8th grade in 1973 as part of the school’s largest graduating class of 50 students.

From 1982 to 1990, he worked at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Rice Lake) in the areas of Music, Liturgy, and Religious Education before discerning a call to the priesthood.

Ordained on June 9, 1995, Fr. Phil has served the Diocese of Superior for over 30 years. Fr. Phil enjoys bow hunting whenever he gets the chance.

We are deeply grateful for the gifts he brings to our parishes.