April 10, 2012 – Madison Catholic Herald

MADISON — On Thursday, April 5, Governor Walker signed about 50 bills into law, including three measures supported by the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC).

Among the bills approved by the Governor are:

Senate Bill 237, which restores flexibility and local control to school districts in providing instruction in human growth and development. This new law is Act 216 of the 2011 Legislature.
Senate Bill 306, which assures that a woman is not coerced into having an abortion and also prohibits “webcam” abortions. This bill is now Act 217.
Senate Bill 92, which bars health insurance providers that participate in a future state exchange from including elective abortions in their coverage. The new law is now Act 218.

On April 10, 2012

Chris Lee

Catholic Saints Band brings gift of music

FOOTVILLE — The Janesville Catholic Saints Band traveled to nearby Footville on March 21 to bring the gift of music to the residents of St. Elizabeth Manor, an assisted living facility operated by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church.

Fifty-four band members, representing fourth through eighth grade students from St. John Vianney, St. Patrick, and St. William Schools in Janesville, made the trip to the small neighboring community at the invitation of Mother Christopher Lemire, administrator.