Reverend Father Stephen James Umhoefer entered eternal life on December 2, 2021, at the age of 81, at All Saints Retirement Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Year: 2021
Sr. Mercedes Kucera, OP, has died
SINSINAWA — Sister Mercedes Kucera, OP, died Nov. 26, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Mary Meloria. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Dec. 3, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Día de Acción de Gracias
Bendeciré al Señor en todo tiempo, no cesará mi boca de alabarlo. Mi alma se gloría en el Señor: que lo oigan los humildes y se alegren. Engrandezcan conmigo al Señor y ensalcemos a una su nombre. Busqué al Señor y me dio una respuesta y me libró de todos mis temores. (Salmo 34:1-5)
Gender identity lecture in Madison
MADISON — After more than two years, a nearly full oratory of people came out to hear the latest in the Diocese of Madison’s St. Thérèse Lecture Series.
Being thankful for what you have
The less you have, the more you probably appreciate it. That may seem obvious, but remains a point worth pondering.
Madison Catholic Woman’s Club supports Little Drummer Project
MADISON — At their November meeting, members of the Madison Catholic Woman’s Club kicked off support this year for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison Little Drummer Project.
St. Joseph guides us through Advent
During the Advent season this year, the Year of St. Joseph draws to a close on December 8. The order that God established in the world reveals to us time and again that with endings come new beginnings.
Holy Hours to end abortion
MADISON — On December 1, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could overturn the Roe v. Wade decision.
Bishop Hying elected to CRS board
BALTIMORE — At the recent fall assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Bishop Donald J Hying of Madison was elected to the board of directors of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Camp Gray invites persons of all ages to encounter Christ in creation
In the remaining articles in this series on the history of the Diocese of Madison, we will focus in more detail on some of the key ministries in the diocese.