As the 2012 school year begins anew, the Diocese of Madison recognizes its seminarians and transitional deacons in preparation for ordination to the priesthood.
Day: September 20, 2012
Bishop blesses new Stations at Cathedral site
On the Feast of the Exaltation (Triumph) of the Cross, September 14, Bishop Robert C. Morlino prayed and blessed the new Way of the Cross at the site of St. Raphael Cathedral, which was destroyed by arson seven years ago.
Diocesan priests gather for annual assembly
WISCONSIN DELLS — Priests of the Diocese of Madison will be gathering for their annual Presbyteral Assembly from Sunday evening, Sept. 23, to Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Vatican II and the Year of Faith
MADISON — Pope Benedict has declared a Year of Faith from October 11, 2012, to November 24, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council.
El triunfo de la Cruz y nuestra salvación
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Queridos amigos:
La semana pasada celebramos la Fiesta de la Exaltación de la Cruz. No hay escasez de cruces en nuestras vidas, y rezamos por los otros y nos ayudamos unos a otros al encontrarnos con esas cruces. Es a través de esas cruces, que algunos de ustedes experimentan ahora mismo, que podemos llegar a la victoria de la Resurrección. Entonces comprométanse en la lucha de abrazar su cruz y no olvidar que el triunfo viene con nuestro seguimiento del Señor.
En la fiesta de la Exaltación de la Cruz, tuve la oportunidad de bendecir un nuevo Via Crucis que ha sido creado en el sitio de nuestra futura catedral. Y mientras esperamos el gran día de la dedicación de nuestra nueva catedral, algunas personas generosas se han adelantado y han creado un jardín para la oración, con bellas plantas y un camino de adoquines que marcan el penoso camino del sufrimiento y la muerte de nuestro Señor. Hemos tenido un bello clima para la bendición en la fiesta de la Exaltación de la Santa Cruz y un hermoso encuentro de gente para rezar juntos. Las estaciones, que han bellamente colocadas, han sido bendecidas y están allí para nuestra oración, y algún día habrá una hermosa catedral allí.
Series celebrates Year of Faith
MONTELLO — In connection with the Year of Faith proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI, the parishes of the Fr. Marquette Cluster in Marquette and Green Lake Counties are sponsoring the Fr. Marquette Living Faith Series.
The need for civility
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A friend of mine who is a nun and fellow journalist, asked me to write a column on civility. But my immediate response was that civility didn’t really apply to the social justice and peace theme of my column.
But then the obvious hit me.
The vision will not disappoint
Visus Non Mentietur — “The vision will not disappoint”— is taken from the book of the prophet Habakkuk 2:3.
This scriptural text, which happens to be the Episcopal Motto of His Excellency the Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, in a way captures his vision for priestly vocations in the Diocese of Madison.
To confused Catholic voters: What would Jesus do?
To the editor:
This letter is to confused Catholic voters.
This year, Election Day is a moment when the pen will be mightier than the sword, because we currently face life-and-death situations for the unborn and our religious freedom.
It was Jesus who criticized hypocrites for not practicing what they preached, and judged others by their good works, not good words.
The Rules of Engagement
Since 1945, the New York Archdiocese has hosted the Al Smith dinner, a black-tie event named in honor of Alfred E. Smith, the first Catholic presidential candidate.
Millions have been raised through the dinner to support charities in New York City. Speakers have included Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Bob Hope, and, during election years, presidential candidates invited as the guests of honor.
It’s a break from debate. It’s not an endorsement and no awards are given. Candidates’ speeches take on a humorous tone. As described by the Al Smith Foundation Web site: “In the days before Saturday Night Live, the Al Smith dinner served as a kind of ‘proving ground for the candidate as entertainer,’ as one reporter described it.”