Journey together:
With strength, courage, handicapped are told

	Msgr. Tom Campion, director of the Apostolate, accompanies Mary Jane Simdon of Fort Atkinson (in wheelchair) and Scott Peters of Mount Prospect, Ill., right, in bringing up the Offertory gifts. (Catholic Herald photo by Bill Boyce)

By Julianne Nornberg
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

MONROE -- We must journey together with strength and courage, Bishop William H. Bullock, bishop emeritus, told those in attendance at the Apostolate to the Handicapped Spring Day April 17.

People from throughout the Diocese of Madison and beyond gathered for the annual event that included Mass, a meal, and entertainment held at Monroe High School.

Journeying together

Reflecting on the theme for the day, "Journey with Strength and Courage," Bishop Bullock said in his homily that we will one day jump for joy in the Kingdom of God, "but first we must have strength and courage and stay the course for the journey. We are on this journey together. We must never lose heart."  Full story ...

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MADISON -- On April 19, Governor Jim Doyle signed into law Senate Bill 207, which governs sexual misconduct toward children by members of the clergy, including brothers, sisters, and nuns.

"We supported SB 207 since its introduction and we are pleased that it is now law," said John Huebscher, executive director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC).

"The bishops are well aware that Catholics, the larger public, and the legislature expect them to continue their efforts to assure that the church will deal with child abuse in a way that is open, committed to justice, and compassionate to victim-survivors. Those expectations will be met.

"This law is one more step on a long journey to make society safer for children," he said. "It marks as well another step in our journey as Catholics to restore trust in how the church addresses issues of clergy misconduct. That journey will continue until the restoration is complete."   Full story ...