News Briefs: Bishop speaks on living moral life MADISON -- "Living a Moral Life in Our Confusing Secular World" will be the topic of a talk by Bishop Robert C. Morlino at Christ the King Parish in McFarland at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. Everyone is invited to attend. Bishop Morlino's talk will include important contemporary issues including end-of-life issues and stem cell research. Bishop Morlino will add clarity to the moral position of Catholics on such bioethics issues as the death of Terri Schiavo and the funding of embryonic stem cell research. The talk will be part of the collaborative adult formation series of Christ the King Parish, St. Ann Parish in Stoughton, and Holy Mother of Consolation Parish in Oregon. A social will follow the talk. Blood drive to be held at Sinsinawa Mound SINSINAWA -- A Red Cross blood drive will be held at Sinsinawa Mound on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. All eligible blood donors are encouraged to attend. For more information on these and other activities at the Mound, contact Sheila Heim at 608-748-4411, ext. 869, or visit the Web site at www.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter Peer support groups MADISON -- Peer support groups for those hurting from separation, divorce, or loss of a significant relationship are open to all at two Madison parishes: • New Directions will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 10, at St. Dennis Parish Center, 413 Dempsey Rd., top floor. • Friends on a Journey will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 3 and 17, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 401 S. Owen Dr. For information, call 608-821-3170.
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Relevant Radio:
Bishop Morlino visits headquarters in Green Bay

By Mary C. Uhler
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

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GREEN BAY -- Bishop Robert C. Morlino pledged his support to Relevant Radio on his recent visit to the headquarters of the Catholic radio apostolate in Green Bay.

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Relevant Radio has invited bishops from all the dioceses served by its 17 stations to come to Green Bay to learn more about this growing media apostolate.

The Madison Diocese was the first to visit. Several diocesan staff members accompanied Bishop Morlino.

New evangelization

"I feel we're in debt to Relevant Radio," said Bishop Morlino. "The new evangelization and catechesis are so important. Relevant Radio is a place where authentic Catholic faith is taught. I'm very enthusiastic about Relevant Radio."

Mark Follett, founder and CEO of Relevant Radio, said the apostolate is here to serve the bishop and his office "with fidelity to the magisterium of the church."

Jeannie Hanneman, senior director of mission for Relevant Radio, explained that this apostolate grew out of Pope John Paul II's call for a "new evangelization" through use of modern media.

She quoted the late Holy Father as saying that "radio offers perhaps the closest equivalent today to what Jesus was able to do with large groups through his preaching."

Pope Benedict XVI has also emphasized the importance of using modern means of social communications, which he has described as "marvelous and extraordinary."

Begun five years ago

Mark Follett and several local businessmen began the apostolate five years ago with a station in Green Bay. In October of 2003 Relevant Radio was given approval by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a Catholic media outlet.

Relevant Radio's mission statement says: "Relevant Radio exists to assist the Church in the New Evangelization by providing relevant programming through a media platform to help people bridge the gap between faith and everyday life."

Relevant Radio's goal is to voice the teachings of the church; support bishops in the communities it serves; and educate, inspire, inform, and give confidence to its listeners.

Hannemann noted, "Radio is convenient, intimate, and has free access. We reach right into cars, homes, and businesses."

Relevant Radio operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People can also access programs at www.relevantradio.com

Serving the diocese

Bishop Morlino and diocesan staff praised the work of Brian Kelly, station manager for WHFA-1240 AM, serving the Diocese of Madison. Kelly hosts Relevant 2U, a local program which features homilies and talks by Bishop Morlino along with news and features from throughout the diocese.

There are proposals to expand coverage of WHFA to reach other parts of the diocese.

Relevant Radio staff try to "lead by example" in promoting personal spirituality. For example, the staff in Green Bay attend daily Mass, which is aired on the radio. Bishop Morlino celebrated that Mass on his visit.

Staff members of Relevant Radio and the diocese discussed ways to collaborate with each other. Diocesan staff also toured Relevant Radio studios and met several on-air hosts.

Korean community: Marking 20th anniversary

By Julianne Nornberg
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

MADISON -- The Catholic Korean community in Madison marked the 20th anniversary of its founding with a September 24 Mass at St. Paul's University Catholic Center here.

Bishop Robert C. Morlino presided at the Mass. Concelebrants included Fr. Alexander Pak, pastor of the Korean community, and Fr. Randy Timmerman, pastor of St. Paul's University Catholic Center.

Learning from martyrs

In his homily Bishop Morlino said, "When we think of the martyrs of Korea, we see what our faith is about - it's not about how little we can do."

In our society we get the idea that we should do as little as possible, he said, noting that some people come late to Mass without need and leave early without need. The percentage that Catholics give back to the church is also less than any other religious group in the U.S., he said.

"We need to learn from the Korean martyrs. They gave their life's blood," said the bishop. "Catholic faith is all about martyrdom. There is no such thing as being a mediocre Catholic."

Coming from a different culture, you can teach us Americans things we need to learn, he told the Korean community.

According to Catholic News Service, the church spread rapidly in Korea in the 19th century, mainly through lay efforts, as priests and religious were not allowed to enter the country. A few priests entered secretly, but often were discovered and killed.

Three major waves of repression produced the 103 martyrs declared saints by Pope John Paul II in 1984. More than 10,000 Catholics died during the century.

Gaining humility

Bishop Morlino said he couldn't believe that when Hurricane Katrina hit and Cuba offered assistance, a news commentator said the U.S. could never be so bad off.

"The Lord allows things to happen to humble us, so we can be more holy and we do depend on other people and nations," he said.

We need to be humbled because in humility there is truth and love that allows us to lay down our life for our friends, just like Jesus and the martyrs, said the bishop. "Suffering makes us realize we need one another. We really do depend on one another. If America has a lot to offer the world, so does Korea."

All that is beautiful in the Korean language and culture was the fertile soil in which God planted faith leading to martyrdom, he said. "Let's appreciate everything the Lord has given us. Let us know that in suffering we find communion."

We all need to learn from one another and be in communion with one another so we can be heroic like the martyrs, he said.

Expressing gratitude

After Communion, David Park, president of the Korean community, offered words of thanks to Bishop Morlino and the priests. He also expressed gratitude to Monica and Augustine Kang, founders of the Korean community, to whom Bishop Morlino presented a special plaque.

"I present this on behalf of the diocese, not just the people here," the bishop said, "because the Korean community makes us richer."

Monica spoke words of gratitude in Korean afterward. "Even though it has been 20 years since the founding of this community, it has gone by very fast," she said, noting that they have seen many college students study hard and come and go over the years, but God is always with them.

When the community was first founded, there were 49 people, she said. Today, Park said, the Korean community includes about 230 people.