October 29, 2009 – Madison Catholic Herald


	Bishop Robert C. Morlino blesses some farm equipment brought by a farmer from Cuba City following the Rural Life Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Truman October 20. The bishop blessed two ponies, five tractors, and other farm equipment — including a “drive-by” blessing of a manure treatment system — outside the church. (Catholic Herald photo

TRUMAN — People filled the pews at Immaculate Conception Church for the third annual Rural Life Mass held by the Diocese of Madison. Many also brought their farm equipment and a few animals to be blessed by Bishop Robert C. Morlino afterwards.

The Mass drew young and old from around Truman and the Diocese of Madison. Thirteen priests from throughout the diocese concelebrated the Mass on October 20.

After the Mass and blessing, the majority of the congregation gathered downstairs in the specially decorated social hall for a reception held by the Altar Society at Immaculate Conception Parish.

The parish had been cleaning and getting ready and planning since they heard about Truman hosting the event, said Irma Kliebenstein. “We wanted it to be festive, but family oriented.”

On October 29, 2009October 30, 2024

Kat Wagner, Catholic Herald Staff

Bills would remove statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases

MADISON — The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the bishops’ voice for public policy, has opposed bills in the state legislature that would, if passed, repeal the statute of limitations for all civil suits filed by childhood sexual abuse victims.

On October 29, 2009September 27, 2023

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Multicultural Center expands meal program to five days a week

The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) of Madison now under the leadership of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, recently closed due to diocesan wide budget concerns and then reopened, is now expanding its services.

On October 29, 2009

Fr. Donald Lange

Appreciating the Communion of Saints

November invites us to appreciate the beautiful teaching of the Communion of Saints.

The Communion of Saints (in Latin communio sanctorum) is the spiritual union of all members of the Church, living and dead, those on earth, in Heaven, and in Purgatory.

They are united in Christ by a love that is stronger than death. The Communion of Saints is mentioned in the Apostles Creed and is based upon First Corinthians 12. Members share a single “mystical body” with Christ as the head. Each member contributes to the good of all and shares in their welfare.

On All Saints Day we honor members of the Communion of Saints who are canonized and uncanonized saints. Canonization does not place a person in Heaven. It acknowledges that the person is already there. On All Saints Day, we also honor the countless uncanonized saints who are in Heaven. They inspire us to imitate them and live Christ-like lives.

Bishop Morlino to lead prayers at 40 Days for Life

Bishop Robert C. Morlino will lead prayers at 40 Days for Life outside Planned Parenthood, 3706 Orin Rd., Madison, on Friday, Oct. 30, at 3:30 p.m.

On October 29, 2009May 19, 2021

Jon Leonetti

Just one more thing . . .

Picture it. The rich man encountering Jesus Christ. Face to face. As they look into each others’ eyes. People hear the commotion, inching closer. Can you feel the tension? The rich man, feeling quite well about himself, I am sure, asking Jesus if there is more.

“You follow the commandments, you say? You are a good person, you say? That’s great. But it’s not enough . . .

On October 29, 2009

Abby Henderson, For the Catholic Herald

Revolution of Love series planned in diocese

WAUNAKEE — Youth are continually bombarded with messages of love and happiness. What is true love? How do we live it out? What are the guidelines the Church offers to assist us in reaching our full potential and navigating the sexualized culture we live in?

Three upcoming workshops on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) will explore the truth of love and chastity.

On October 29, 2009

Robert Darling, Beloit

Brother Dutton did more to help Father Damien

To the editor:

The story of Father Damien in the October 8 issue of the Catholic Herald was very timely coming just prior to his canonization on October 11. I wish to comment on the statement made relative to Joseph Dutton.

On October 29, 2009

Jim Holden, Watertown

Abortion should not be counted as ‘health care’

To the editor:

Here is a July 2008 quote from our new president: “Reproductive care is essential care, basic care, so it is at the center, the heart of the health care plan that I propose.”

On October 29, 2009February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, editor

The road to world peace starts with each one of us

We laugh when women running for beauty crowns are asked about their goals in life and they say, “World peace.” We think it sounds silly to wish for such a lofty goal. How could one person make such a difference in the world — and achieve world peace, no less?

But upon reflection, I don’t think it’s an unattainable goal. Each of us can do our part to work for world peace. And I believe it’s tied in with respecting life, something to ponder as we conclude October as Respect Life Month.