Strikepoint Handbell Concert

Strikepoint, an internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble based in Duluth will be
performing at 7:30pm on Friday, August 1 at the Cathedral of Christ the King (1111 Belknap
St.) in Superior. Admission is free but an $18 donation is suggested; in support of local arts
groups, 20% of the evening’s donation will be returned to the Cathedral’s organ fund. This
performance is the opening concert of Strikepoint’s 2025 summer tour.


Strikepoint was established in 1984 and has been touring annually since 1986. Their travels
have taken them to England, Scotland, Japan, Hong Kong, Sweden, Canada, Hawaii and
throughout the mainland U.S. They have performed at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Sterling
Castle in Scotland, Disney World in Florida, and both Disneyland and the Crystal Cathedral in
California. Locally, they have performed with the Arrowhead Chorale, the Lake Superior
Chamber Orchestra, and the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra. In 2016 they were cultural
exchange ambassadors to Växjö, Duluth’s Swedish sister city, and last summer they were
honored to be selected as the only group representing the U.S. in a special concert at the 21st
International Handbell Symposium in Hamamatsu, Japan.


Strikepoint is noted for capturing the enthusiasm of audiences with its dynamic style and
accessible music. The concert theme is “variety,” and selections include both familiar and new
music, ranging from the hymn favorite A Mighty Fortress to pop classics Mister Sandman and
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head to a piece written specifically for Strikepoint. Reviews of
Strikepoint concerts have praised their “athleticism and showmanship,” “rhythmic precision,
musical nuance and technical confidence,” with an “exceptionally creative bent!”


Strikepoint rings 6-plus octaves of bronze Schulmerich handbells, 7 octaves of handchimes, 2
octaves of Silver Melody Bells, 3 octaves of Petit and Fritzen handbells and a variety of other
instruments. The 11-member directorless ensemble is unique among touring handbell groups
as a combination community/professional/church group. Derek Bromme is the new leader of
the ensemble.


Strikepoint concerts are designed to engage and delight listeners. Among the comments most
frequently heard after concerts, a favorite is, “If we’d known it was going to be this good, we
would have brought all our friends.”

24 Hours for the Lord

In this Jubilee Year, the 12th edition of “24 Hours for the Lord,” a Lenten initiative of prayer and reconciliation introduced by Pope Francis, will be celebrated in dioceses around the world.

For this edition, within the Jubilee of 2025, particularly dedicated to Hope, the motto chosen by the Holy Father is taken from the words of the Psalmist, “You are my hope” (Ps. 71:5). All events will take place at the Cathedral of Christ the King

Lenten Retreat

Dr. Brant Pitre presents “The Jewish Roots of Holy Week” in this video series. Holy Week is the holiest week of the year. But why do we call the entire week “holy”? Does anything important happen on the days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday? Follow Scripture scholar and professor Dr. Brant Pitre as he walks through each of the seven days of Holy Week and explains how the words and actions of Jesus on the last seven days of His life are deeply significant, relevant, and rooted in the Old Testament. Enter Holy Week and make it your most life-changing Lenten season yet.   

Register to attend here

Hallow Small Group Challenges

Coming soon to our Superior Catholics Hallow Community:

Women’s and Men’s small group challenges!

We will be launching a devotional challenge to our members as we prepare our hearts for the Lenten season and our Pray 40 Lent challenge. We can’t wait to dive into these devotionals with you!

To join in the small group, select the drop-down arrow next to the Superior Catholics page and click the round “i” symbol next to the page, select “small Groups” and join the men’s or women’s group. The challenge will be available to all in the small groups only starting on February 1st.