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May 5, 2005 Edition • Volume 135, No. 17 • Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
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The Catholic Herald
Mission Statement:
The Catholic Herald is the official newspaper of the Diocese of Madison. Its purpose is to inform and educate people of the Diocese through communications that proclaim Gospel values, report the news, and comment on issues as they pertain to the mission of the Catholic Church, which is to bring all in Jesus Christ to the Father. |
Awards:
• Web edition: Catholic Press Association Best Web Site: Honorable Mention.
• Award of Distinction, The Communicator Awards 2002 Print Media competition.
• Print edition: Award winner, Catholic Press Association 2004 awards competition.
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Clergy changes: New assignments of priests in parishes throughout the Diocese of Madison effective noon, June 15, 2005 are listed here. |
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The Diocesan Choir with their new collars sings at this year's Chrism Mass. (Catholic Herald photo by Abigail Henderson) |
Diocesan Choir:
Plays special role in time
of loss and renewal
By Dick Jones
FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD
MADISON -- Though the choir loft of St. Raphael Cathedral is in ruins, the Madison Diocesan Choir sings on.
Madison Diocesan
Choir concerts
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On March 14, a fire, allegedly set by a transient, destroyed much of the historic cathedral. As hard as that was to endure, a greater loss soon followed for the Diocese of Madison and Catholics around the world.
Pope John Paul II, the church's beloved pontiff, died April 2. The day of his funeral, thousands of mourners filled St. Peter's Square. Full story ...
'You are a prayer powerhouse':
Disabled priest tells handicapped
By Julianne Nornberg
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF
(See also photo on Local/State News page.)
MONROE -- All of the suffering we as handicapped people undergo here on earth can be offered up in prayer for the salvation of the world, Fr. Ted Borger told the disabled who gathered for the 38th annual Apostolate to the Handicapped Spring Day at Monroe High School April 16.
Father Borger, a retired United States Navy chaplain who is in a wheelchair, was the principal celebrant and homilist at the Mass. He was joined by Bishop William H. Bullock, bishop emeritus, and 12 concelebrating priests.
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. "We place our faith in you" was the theme of the day. Full story and photo ...
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