04/20/2026
As many of you know, Bishop Gerard Battersby recently announced priest assignment changes in the Diocese of La Crosse. While this announcement means that there will be sad goodbyes in the future, Fr. Dan wanted to share his hope & trust that the Lord will bring abundant graces through it all. Here is a message from him along with the official announcements from the diocese regarding Newman Parish:
āI shared the following announcements during the weekend Masses. I'll share further reflections on my time here as I get closer to moving, but I've lived in Eau Claire 11 years and it feels like home now. I'm looking forward to returning to Stevens Point and working with my brother Fr. Tim and Fr. Daniel Williams and being closer to my Dad, but I'll miss all of you and this community. It does give me a lot of peace and confidence knowing that Fr. Klos and Deacon Lang (who will become Fr. Lang on June 27th) will be here and they will be a blessing to the parish and campus ministry!ā Peace, Fr. Dan
Newman Parish Priests:
The Reverend Michael E. Klos, Pastor of Sacred Heart-St. Patrick Parish in Eau Claire, is also appointed Pastor of the Newman Parish in Eau Claire, with continued residence at Sacred Heart Parish rectory, effective July 1, 2026.
Deacon Kyle E. Lang, upon ordination to the priesthood, will be appointed Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart-St. Patrick Parish and the Newman Parish, both in Eau Claire, Chaplain to University Ministry in Eau Claire and Sacramental Assistant to the Hispanic Community in the Altoona area, with residence at Sacred Heart Parish rectory in Eau Claire, effective July 1, 2026.
Fr. Danās New Assignment:
The Reverend Daniel E. Oudenhoven, Pastor of the Newman Parish in Eau Claire, is appointed Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Stephen Parish and St. Joseph Parish, all in Stevens Point, with residence at St. Stephen Parish rectory, effective July 1, 2026.
The Reverend Timothy L. Oudenhoven, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Chippewa Falls and St. Peter Parish in Tilden, and Director of the Marian Messengers Apostolate, is appointed Associate Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Stephen Parish and St. Joseph Parish, all in Stevens Point, and Chaplain to University Ministry in Stevens Point, with residence at St. Joseph Parish rectory in Stevens Point, effective July 1, 2026. He retains his appointment as Director of the Marian Messengers Apostolate.
The Reverend Daniel R. Williams, Associate Pastor of St. Stephen Parish and St. Joseph Parish, both in Stevens Point, is also appointed Associate Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Stevens Point, with continued residence at St. Stephen Parish rectory, effective July 1, 2026. He retains his assignment as Chaplain at Pacelli Middle School and Pacelli High School in Stevens Point.
