Ghanaian children are shown here in a soybean field in a photo taken during a visit by a delegation from the Diocese of Madison in 2002. Catholic Relief Services is sponsoring a soybean project that strives to improve food security in rural households in northern Ghana.

MADISON -- The Diocese of Madison is exploring developing a partnership with the Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga in Ghana through the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Global Solidarity Partnership Program.

The program seeks to build direct and meaningful relationships between groups of parishes and people in the United States with parishes and people outside of U.S. borders.

"In these relationships opportunities are created to work for justice, build solidarity, and provide mutual understanding as well as faith sharing and learning," said J. Mark Brinkmoeller, director of the Diocese of Madison's Office for Justice and Peace.   Full Story ...

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By Julianne Nornberg
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

(See also photo on Local/State News page.)

MADISON -- It was with resounding applause and standing ovations that Archbishop Timothy Dolan was received when he addressed the State Legislature as a guest speaker at the Capitol March 18.

With a powerful message emphasizing civility - something "we all agree that our society desperately needs" - Dolan brought together Republicans and Democrats alike on a common issue.   Full Story ...