The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union.
Day: September 1, 2021
CMC helping to reunite naturalized Afghan ally with wife and son
Amid the horrifying news that continues to unfold in Afghanistan, the Immigration Legal Services Program at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison has been working tirelessly to help two families in despair.
Regaining the clarity of childlike gratitude
When I was a young girl, my family frequented a farm produce stand down the road from my house. The produce there was beautiful, bright, and bursting forth throughout the summer and fall: Shiny red strawberries, sweet yellow corn, juicy orange muskmelons.
Lay Dominicans install new members
MADISON — The Madison Chapter of the Lay Dominicans celebrated the Solemnity of St. Dominic on August 8 at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Madison, with an installation ceremony of its members.
Pregnancy Helpline of Madison to host seventh annual DiaperDash 5K run/walk
MADISON — Pregnancy Helpline of Madison is hosting its seventh annual DiaperDash from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg.
Adoption and foster care to be discussed at Sauk County Right to Life gathering
BARABOO — Adoption and foster care will be the topics addressed on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the upcoming fall gathering of the Sauk County chapter of Wisconsin Right to Life.
Jubilee Mass for Fr. Donald Lange on September 12
BENTON — Fr. Donald Lange, a retired priest of the Diocese of Madison, will celebrate his 50th jubilee Mass on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Benton, 237 E. Main St.
Bishop Bullock accomplished much in 10 years as Bishop of Madison
Bishop William H. Bullock accomplished much in his 10 years as Bishop of Madison. Bishop Bullock had a three-fold agenda as Bishop of Madison: To encourage the spirituality of people and priests; to evaluate ways to efficiently use buildings, programs, and agencies; and to build a vision for the diocese together. Following are some ways he fulfilled that agenda.