About Holy Family · Stanley, Wisconsin
Holy Family is the Stanley worship site of All Saints Catholic Parish, a three-church Catholic community in northwestern Wisconsin that spans almost 20 miles along the Highway 29 corridor. Formed on July 1, 2013 under the direction of Fr. William Felix and Bishop William Callahan of the Diocese of La Crosse, All Saints united the historic parishes of Holy Family (Stanley), Sacred Heart–St. Joseph (Boyd), and St. Rose of Lima (Cadott) into a single parish family — the first such three-parish merger in the Diocese. Holy Family hosts the Saturday Vigil Mass, the Wednesday morning weekday Mass, and a monthly Mass at The Homeplace in Stanley, and continues to serve as the spiritual home of generations of Stanley-area Catholics.
- Established
- 1970s (current Holy Family church building; community has roots dating to the late 1800s)
- Patron
- Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph)
- Rector
- Rev. William Felix
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse (Deanery: Chippewa Falls)
Why belong here
All Saints Parish welcomes more than 1,000 families across the Highway 29 corridor and makes the sacraments available across a wide rural area through three worship sites. Holy Family in Stanley offers a Saturday Vigil Mass, a Wednesday morning weekday Mass, and a monthly Mass at The Homeplace, with confessions heard 30 minutes before every weekend Mass or by appointment. The parish runs an active Religious Education program (grades 1–8 and high school CCD on Wednesday evenings), supports St. Joseph Catholic School in Boyd, and gathers parishioners through youth ministry, the New Evangelization, and outreach to the sick and newborn — a community that has kept its individual identity while sharing one priest, one deacon, and one pastoral staff.
Mass times at Holy Family
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30–4:00 PM (30 minutes before the Vigil Mass at Holy Family)
- By appointment — call Fr. Felix at 715-828-6758
All Saints Parish: A Three-Church Catholic Community
Holy Family in Stanley is one of three worship sites that make up All Saints Catholic Parish, formed July 1, 2013 under Bishop William Callahan and founding pastor Fr. William Felix. The parish combines Holy Family (Stanley), St. Joseph (Boyd), and St. Rose of Lima (Cadott) into a single parish family that serves more than 1,000 families across nearly 20 miles of the Highway 29 corridor in northwestern Wisconsin. All Saints retains a school, rectory, parish hall, and five cemeteries across its three locations.
- Holy Family Church — 226 E Third Ave, Stanley, WI 54768
- St. Joseph Church — 719 E Patten St, Boyd, WI 54726
- St. Rose of Lima Church — 415 N Maple St, Cadott, WI 54727
- Central office mailing address: PO Box 125, Stanley, WI 54768
History of Holy Family and the Stanley Catholic Community
A Catholic community has been present in the Stanley area for almost 120 years, with roots in the missionary labors of Father Charles Goldsmith in the 19th century. For much of its history the community was divided between two parishes, St. Mary's and St. Anne's; both closed and consolidated under the name Holy Family in the mid-1900s. The present Holy Family church was built in the 1970s and incorporates the altars and heirlooms of both predecessor parishes, giving the worship space the feel of one reunited family.
- Two predecessor Stanley parishes: St. Mary's and St. Anne's
- Mid-1900s consolidation into Holy Family Catholic Church
- Current church building constructed in the 1970s (seats 1,000+)
- Three-parish merger into All Saints officially opened July 1, 2013
Architecture and Sacred Art of Holy Family Church
The present Holy Family building is a striking 1970s design marked by an octagonal floor plan, three entrance doors, and four windows — each element chosen with symbolic intent. The interior brings together the wooden Jesus statue, altars, and other heirlooms of the former St. Mary's and St. Anne's parishes, while the tabernacle area is centered on a reproduction of Andrei Rublev's icon of the Holy Trinity, drawing on the Genesis 18 image of Abraham's three visitors.
- Octagonal (eight-sided) sanctuary
- Three doors and four windows with specific meaning
- Altars and heirlooms from St. Mary's and St. Anne's integrated into the interior
- Reproduction of Rublev's Holy Trinity icon at the tabernacle
Clergy and Parish Staff
All Saints Parish is served by one pastor and one permanent deacon, supported by a small administrative and faith-formation staff who coordinate ministry across the three worship sites.
- Pastor: Fr. William Felix — 715-644-5435 x 101; cell 715-828-6758; [email protected]
- Deacon: Den. Ned Willkom — 715-644-5435 x 121 / 715-313-3810; [email protected]
- Administrative Assistant: Julie Lingen — 715-644-5435 x 100; [email protected]
- Business Manager: Lori Setzer — 715-644-5435 x 104; [email protected]
- Director of Religious Education: Lou Ann Willkom — [email protected]
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Melissa Cochran — [email protected]
Faith Formation and St. Joseph Catholic School
Religious Education for the parish is led by Director of Religious Education Lou Ann Willkom and Coordinator Melissa Cochran. The CCD program serves grades 1 through 8 on Wednesday evenings during the school year, with high school CCD focused especially on Confirmation preparation for 9th and 10th graders. Students are also encouraged to volunteer at Mass and attend Youth Ministry events throughout the year.
- Grades 1–8 CCD — Wednesday evenings 6:15–7:15 PM
- High School CCD — 9th & 10th grade on alternating Wednesdays (begins Sept. 24 / Oct. 1)
- Confirmation preparation during high school years
- 10 hours of service at Mass/parish events and 10 Youth Ministry events expected of high school students
- St. Joseph Catholic School — 813 E Patten St, Boyd, WI 54726; Principal Mr. Russell Jensen; phone/fax 715-703-1034
Parish Life, Outreach, and New Evangelization
Since the 2013 merger, All Saints Parish has placed renewed emphasis on youth ministry, Catholic education, the New Evangelization, and outreach to the sick and newborn. The parish also operates an FM radio ministry (WAS All Saints FM) that extends its evangelization reach beyond the immediate geographic area. Pastoral and Finance Councils serve the unified parish, while each worship site retains its own liturgical and community character.
- Youth Ministry program
- New Evangelization efforts
- Care for the sick and newborn
- All Saints FM (WAS) radio ministry
- Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council
Visiting and Contacting Holy Family / All Saints Parish
Visitors and parishioners can reach the parish through the central office in Stanley. The office is open during regular business hours, and Fr. Felix can be reached directly for confession appointments or pastoral needs.
- Central office phone: 715-644-5435
- Parish email: [email protected]
- Website contact: [email protected]
- Mailing address: All Saints Parish, PO Box 125, Stanley, WI 54768
- Fax: 715-709-0046
- Holy Family Hall: 136 E Third Ave, Stanley, WI 54768
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. William Felix2012–present
Led the merger process from 2012 and became founding pastor when All Saints Parish was formally opened July 1, 2013.