BELOIT — It may have taken about 59 years before the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was a reality, but it took only the past three years for almost 500 World War II (WWII) and Korean War Era veterans and “Rosie the Riveters” in the southern Wisconsin area to seize the opportunity to experience it and other national memorials, thanks to VetsRoll.
Month: November 2012
Wisconsin’s VetsRoll project provides trips to memorials
BELOIT — It may have taken about 59 years before the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was a reality, but it took only the past three years for almost 500 World War II (WWII) and Korean War Era veterans and “Rosie the Riveters” in the southern Wisconsin area to seize the opportunity to experience it and other national memorials, thanks to VetsRoll.
Wisconsin’s VetsRoll project provides trips to memorials
BELOIT — It may have taken about 59 years before the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was a reality, but it took only the past three years for almost 500 World War II (WWII) and Korean War Era veterans and “Rosie the Riveters” in the southern Wisconsin area to seize the opportunity to experience it and other national memorials, thanks to VetsRoll.
Papal Awards
Pope Benedict XVI, in his graciousness and upon the request of Bishop Robert C. Morlino, recently bestowed awards upon a number of the faithful in the Diocese of Madison for their meritorious service to the Church.
The honors listed below were the maximum honors allowed for a diocese in one year and thus honor more broadly the entire diocesan Church and implicitly recognize, in this Year of Faith, the ongoing service of so many local people in parishes and Catholic institutions. Besides the members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem who are nominated annually, this is the first request by Bishop Morlino for the bestowal of such awards in the Diocese of Madison, and he hopes to petition for others in the future.
Papal Awards
Pope Benedict XVI, in his graciousness and upon the request of Bishop Robert C. Morlino, recently bestowed awards upon a number of the faithful in the Diocese of Madison for their meritorious service to the Church.
The honors listed below were the maximum honors allowed for a diocese in one year and thus honor more broadly the entire diocesan Church and implicitly recognize, in this Year of Faith, the ongoing service of so many local people in parishes and Catholic institutions. Besides the members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem who are nominated annually, this is the first request by Bishop Morlino for the bestowal of such awards in the Diocese of Madison, and he hopes to petition for others in the future.
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| Esta columna es la comunicación del Obispo con los fieles de la Diócesis de Madison. Cualquier circulación más amplia va más allá de la intención del Obispo. |
Queridos amigos:
Para el tiempo en que lean esto (espero) nuestras elecciones ya habrán sido decididas, pero mientras escribo esta columna aún no hemos llegado al día de las elecciones. De muchas formas esto me alegra, ya que puedo escribir sin ser afectado por esos resultados. Al final del día, nuestra esperanza no reposa en algún candidato o partido político, y nuestro destino final no está en ningún sitio en este mundo. Nuestra esperanza está siempre en el Señor, nuestro Dios, y nuestro destino final es Su hogar, Su Reino.
Dependiendo en el hecho de quien gane o pierda las elecciones, nuestro trabajo se puede hacer más fácil o más difícil, pero sin importar quien gane o pierda, nuestro trabajo se mantiene invariable. Es nuestro trabajo como hombres y mujeres católicos hacer todo lo que podemos, para acoger cada vez más el don de Su Reino. La carrera por el cargo político se ha terminado, y hemos visto cuánto tiempo y energía (sin mencionar el dinero) se ha gastado para asegurar la victoria de este o de aquel hombre o de aquella mujer para el lapso de cuatro o seis años. Con esta perspectiva debemos preguntarnos a nosotros mismos ¿qué estamos haciendo en nuestra carrera hacia el Cielo? ¿Cómo podemos hacer algo menos que gastar el mismo tiempo y energía para lograr la victoria de la eternidad? El Apóstol Pablo usa la analogía de una carrera (1 Cor 9:23-27) para alentarnos en nuestros esfuerzos de “¡correr la carrera de modo que la ganemos!” ¡Y esa analogía también se hace verdadera!
Thanks for festival support
To the editor:
For everyone who came out to Durward’s Glen on Saturday, Oct. 27, for the Fall Harvest Festival, I would just like to say: THANK YOU! We had great vendors, perfect weather, and the wagon ride tours of the Glen went off without a “hitch.”
We were also blessed with the best volunteer staff I could ask for… THANK YOU all. We already have some great ideas for Fall Harvest Festival 2013, so mark your calendars for October 12.
Appreciates music column
To the editor:
I am grateful to Dr. Patrick Gorman for his recent guest column on church music. His column was learned, thoughtful, and realistic. Furthermore, he expressed himself with the love and humility that should characterize all of our communications with each other as fellow members of the Body of Christ.
About 20 years ago, my husband, son, and I attended a Sunday liturgy at an Anglican church in London, near our son’s university. We were awed by the traditional beauty of the church, the long procession of elegantly vested clerics and acolytes, and especially the exquisite, classical music of the large choir. And yet, the church was almost empty; those involved in the service far outnumbered those in the pews.
Witness of charity: They will know we are Christians by our love
Hurricane Sandy left plenty of devastation in her wake, causing destruction in many countries and leading to at least 68 deaths.
Whenever these disasters occur, people seem to forget their differences and unite in a common purpose to help those in need.
We can especially be proud of Catholic Charities USA — the umbrella organization of Catholic Charities agencies in dioceses throughout our country.
Witness of charity: They will know we are Christians by our love
Hurricane Sandy left plenty of devastation in her wake, causing destruction in many countries and leading to at least 68 deaths.
Whenever these disasters occur, people seem to forget their differences and unite in a common purpose to help those in need.
We can especially be proud of Catholic Charities USA — the umbrella organization of Catholic Charities agencies in dioceses throughout our country.