St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

09/08/2026

Our talented students created a beautiful art piece to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary!

09/08/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT ~ We hope you can attend our special evening of quiet prayer and reflection with Bishop Hying at St. Mary Church in Pardeeville at 7:00 p.m. Please invite a friend to come along!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🛠️
Today, we take a moment to honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work of everyone who keeps our communities moving forward.
To those who are currently employed: Thank you for your tireless efforts, your passion, and the energy you pour into your work every single day. We hope you get to enjoy a safe, peaceful, and well-deserved rest today!
To those who are currently seeking employment: Please know that your skills, your ambition, and your dignity are deeply valued. We stand with you today and hold onto a bright hope that the right door opens for you very soon. May your search be met with fruitful opportunities in the coming days. Whether you are resting, working, or looking for your next chapter, we wish you a wonderful and safe holiday.

08/28/2026

Is your heart calling you to something greater?
Come Closer, Come Home. Whether you are looking to be baptized, want to be confirmed, or desire to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, you are welcome here. This journey of discovery offers a path to deeper faith and true belonging. Plus, you may have the opportunity to be Confirmed by Bishop Hying on October 24!⛪ Where: St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Portage⏰ When: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.📅 Series Schedule:• Sept. 2: Creed (Part 1)• Sept. 16: Creed (Part 2)• Sept. 23: Prayer 101• Oct. 7: Step-by-Step Through the Mass
Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member to take this step with you. Join Father Randy and others as we explore these beautiful topics together!

08/27/2026

We wish all students and staff a great start to the new school year! Make God part of your day!

08/26/2026

Welcome home, St. Mary School family!
Tomorrow. The new year. There is no better way to launch a brand-new school year than coming together in prayer at Mass.
Whether you are stepping through our doors for the very first time with wide eyes and new shoes, or walking down the hallway to start your final year as one of our leaders. know this: You belong here. You are loved. You are home.
Let's make this year filled with faith, learning, and growth. Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! God Bless our Knights and Families!

08/23/2026

God blessed us with beautiful weather this evening (Saturday) for our first parish-wide 'Mass at the Lake' and Candlelight Rosary Walk, held at St. Mary Help of Christians, in Briggsville. Thirty people attended, including the youth who participated in the Mass parts and led the Rosary. Thank you to Fr. Randy, Sr. Anita, and everyone who planned the event, as well as to those who came to take part. We especially thank God for His daily blessings of faith, love, and community. We hope to make it an annual event.

08/18/2026

August 18 is Bishop Hying's birthday...Happy birthday to our shepherd! Please join us in praying today for Bishop Hying; may God grant him good health and many blessings as he continues in his ministry!

08/16/2026

Call all families in the Saint John Henry Newman Parish (Briggsville, Buffalo, Montello, Pardeeville, Portage, & Westfield), register today for the 2026-27 Faith Formation year. All locations will begin classes in September. If you have questions please call Sara at the parish office, 608-742-6998.

08/16/2026