MADISON — On […]
Month: May 2019
Priest appointments (May 25-26, 2019)
Msgr. James Bartylla, Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Madison, in consultation with the Bishop-Elect of Madison, Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, announces the following priest appointments, effective Saturday, July 13, 2019, unless otherwise specifically stated, and announced at weekend Masses of Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, 2019:
Annual Blue Mass offers prayers for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency workers
Real.
That is the word to describe the annual Blue Mass celebrated at St. Bernard Church in Madison on May 9.
St. Thérèse Lecture shares message of mercy and love
“The solution to an unwanted child is not to get rid of them. The solution to a supposed unwanted child is to love them, to want them, to change ourselves, to change our society,” said abortion survivor Melissa Ohden.
Let us remember those who gave their lives
Memorial Day began as Decoration Day. In 1868, Major General John A. Logan, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed the first official Memorial Day.
Priest to celebrate 40th anniversary
BELOIT — Fr. […]
Presentation on suicide offered at Baraboo parish
BARABOO — Jody […]
Welcoming young adults back to church
Young adults today are less likely than older generations to join a church, but there are signs that more young adults are coming back to churches.
A report from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research examined church membership of young adults ages 18 to 34. While some findings were discouraging, researchers also found that some churches have increased young adult participation. The report drew conclusions that any church can use to draw young members, according to a post on boxcast.com (https://www.boxcast. com/blog/what-can-your-church-do-to-attract-young-adults)
Seniors: Share life experiences with young
My fondest memories of summer are the times spent with my favorite aunt at her cottage nestled in the Adirondack Mountains.
As a middle school teacher, she had a gift for relating to kids in a way very different from parents, like a wise friend or a trusted confidante.
Memorial Day Masses in Diocese of Madison
Memorial Day Masses will be held in the Diocese of Madison. Besides the Masses indicated here, check with local parishes for Masses being celebrated on Monday, May 27.