Twenty men: Ordained to permanent diaconate
By Julianne Nornberg
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF
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MADISON -- With joyful hearts and voices, families and friends of 20 men from the Diocese of Madison filled St. Raphael Cathedral here for the July 23 permanent diaconate ordination.
"What an evening of great gratitude and joy. I can say that without taking a poll," said Bishop Robert C. Morlino, who presided at the Mass.
Many thanks
Bishop Morlino expressed gratitude to the wives, families, friends, and loved ones of the 20 deacon candidates, as well as Kate Wiskus and Sr. M. Marcia Vinje of the Office of Pastoral Services, Vicar General Msgr. Paul J. Swain, and others who helped in formation and offered support through the years. Full story ...
Permanent deacons:
Become sacramental sign of Christ as servant
By Sr. M. Marcia Vinje
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The July 23 celebration marks the first ordination of permanent deacons for this diocese. For five years these men and their wives have been a part of the Diocesan Institute for Lay and Diaconate Formation.
This formation process included 1000 hours of classes, prayer, spiritual direction, and practical hands-on experience in ministry.
A permanent deacon receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders to become a sacramental sign of Christ as Servant of his people. As symbolized by the laying on of hands by the bishop and him alone, the deacons assist the bishop with the needs of the Church and are appointed by him to their specific ministry. Full story ...
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By Julianne Nornberg
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MADISON -- Wisconsin Right to Life (WRL) filed a lawsuit July 28 in the U.S. District Court against the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
The lawsuit challenges the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, also known as the McCain-Feingold law, which was enacted in 2002. The law prohibits broadcast ads that include the name of a candidate for federal office 30 days before a primary election and 60 days before a general election.
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During this "blackout period," WRL is fighting to be allowed to run radio and television ads they launched at the end of July and beginning of August. The ads urge the public to ask Wisconsin Senators Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl to oppose a U.S. Senate filibuster of President George W. Bush's judicial nominees. A filibuster is a tactic used to delay the passage of legislation. Full story ...
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Bishop Robert C. Morlino ordained 20 men from parishes throughout the Diocese of Madison into the permanent diaconate July 23 at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison. They are the first permanent deacons to "graduate" from the Diocese of Madison's Diocesan Institute for Lay and Diaconate Formation. (Catholic Herald photo by Abigail Henderson)