St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Jefferson is growing in its faith through its new Adoration chapel.
Month: April 2021
Being witnesses and examples of Truth
The Acts of the Apostles strikingly illuminates the boldness and courage of the early Church. Peter and John, Paul and Stephen, Phoebe and Lydia speak and act in the freedom of the risen Christ, knowing themselves as beloved children of the Father who had been purchased with the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ and anointed in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Catholic Charities of Madison announces Shawn Carney as new CEO
Shawn Carney has been named Catholic Charities of Madison’s next CEO.
Second Vatican Council had a profound impact on Bishop O’Donnell
The Second Vatican Council had a profound impact on Madison’s second bishop, Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell. Bishop O’Donnell attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.
Remembering the dead and their families
Nothing is stopping death. It’s happening every day. People that once were are no longer, and those around them have no choice but to carry on.
Outdoor Rosary on May 16
You are cordially invited to an Outdoor Rosary on Sunday, May 16, at 1 p.m.
Diocese of Madison statement after Wisconsin Attorney General calls for clergy sexual abuse review
On Monday, April 26, representatives of the Roman Catholic dioceses of Wisconsin, as well as Catholic major religious orders, met with the Wisconsin Attorney General via videoconference.
Catholic Herald launches new website
The Catholic Herald has officially launched its new website.
Looking ahead to the Rural Life Mass and Blessing May 15
On the feast day of SS. Isidore and Maria, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will honor farmers and food producers as he celebrates Mass on Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in rural Jefferson.
Building our faith for generations
I recently came across a treasure trove of family pictures, formal portraits of my maternal grandparents — Ignatz and Frances Franecki.