MADISON — In Latin, “orate” means “pray.” More than just an invitation, it is a command to pray, says Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB, former abbot primate of the Benedictine Order.
Day: May 17, 2012
Schemmel to conclude tenure as EHS president in 2013
MADISON — Judd Schemmel, the president of Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (EHS), recently informed the school of his decision to complete his tenure as president at the end of the 2012-13 school year. Schemmel began as president of the Catholic high school in May of 2005.
St. Mary’s Hospital launches first high-tech historical tour
MADISON — Melding a rich history of care with the latest technology is done daily and seamlessly at St. Mary’s Hospital.
The hospital has been known for many firsts over its past 100 years in Madison, and on May 10, it made the history books once again as the first hospital in the nation to launch a Near Field Communications (NFC) enabled historical tour, giving visitors and patients a high tech way to interact with the hospital’s history.
Women, youth deserve protection from chemicals
To the editor:
President Obama and the head of the federal Department of Health and Human Services have decided not to allow girls under 17 years to get the morning-after pill, Ella, without a doctor’s prescription.
In the state of Wisconsin, Governor Walker signed into law in our public schools that abstinence only can be taught to our youth.
Urge legislators to maintain funding for food stamps
To the editor:
Legislators in our nation’s capital drafting the next version of the Farm Bill need to get their priorities straight. The largest portion of the Farm Bill deals with SNAP, commonly known as food stamps.
Drafts of the proposed Farm Bill include serious cuts to the SNAP program, at a time when people need it the most. Hunger has been on the rise, despite the best efforts of food pantries, soup kitchens, and community volunteers.
Congratulations, graduates! Catholic schools have prepared you well
This is the season of graduations. Students, family members, friends, and teachers are celebrating graduation from pre-schools, grade schools, high schools, and colleges.
It’s a time of great joy mixed with some sadness, as students celebrate their accomplishments but also leave behind the familiar and venture into the unknown.
Parents of high school graduates especially find themselves looking forward to their children growing into adults and possibly leaving home for college. Some parents may face the empty nest with trepidation — and others may high five their spouses!
Daughter is concerned about mom’s diet
Q I am concerned about my mother who is in her late 70s. She lives alone and is quite independent. She recently started having some health problems related to high blood pressure, swelling, and fatigue.
The doctor placed her on some medication and is closely monitoring her for which I am thankful. Since I live in a different county, I am not able to be there as often as I would like but we talk frequently and she assures me that she is following the doctor’s advice.
My concern is related to her diet. She insists on eating the same foods every day, which consists of TV dinners, soup, and sandwiches.
I would like her to eat more nutritious foods that are lower in salt but since I am not there to help her prepare them, I don’t think I can be too critical of her intake.
Are there any healthier options or support for people in these situations? I know she will not want to make a big meal since she lives alone. (From a daughter in Kenosha)