Bishop Robert C. Morlino invites all to join him, in communion with Pope Benedict XVI, for a worldwide vigil on Saturday, Nov. 27, for all nascent human life.
Day: November 25, 2010
St. Ambrose benefit dinner moves to the Marriott
MADISON — It’s been called the “event of the season” for Madison Catholics. St. Ambrose Academy once again invites all who value Catholic education to join them for their annual benefit dinner.
Thanksgiving: one of God’s favorite words
Mark Twain, the writer, reportedly once earned five dollars per word. Someone playfully wrote him, “Mr. Twain, here is five dollars. Please send me your favorite word.” Mark Twain wrote back, “Thanks!”
Thanksgiving also is one of God’s favorite words. The word Eucharist, the center of Catholic life, means thanksgiving.
Diocese of Madison is in full compliance with charter to protect children
To the editor:
The Diocese of Madison successfully completed an in-depth on-site audit for the 2009 to 2010 audit period. The Diocese of Madison is in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People.
Implementation of the Charter Norms can be a very labor-intensive endeavor for all of the parish and school communities within our diocese, and the diocesan offices that guide and support the various aspects of “creating safe environments.” Yet, ensuring that all those who have regular access to minors are properly cleared, trained, and supervised is without a doubt well worth the time and energy required to meet this goal to the best of our ability. In addition, educational opportunities and resources are provided to support parents, and help their children develop age-appropriate safety skills.
Thank God for life: Pope calls upon all Catholics to pray for all human life
Thanksgiving is a time when we give thanks for all the blessings we have received. First among those blessings is the gift of life. Without life, we could not enjoy everything else God has given us.
Thanksgiving also comes just before the beginning of the Church season of Advent, a time when we prepare spiritually for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas. Christ, the son of God, took on the challenges of life — and eventually death on a cross — to bring us all the possibility of salvation.