When I ponder the many conflicts currently raging in our culture, whether it be abortion, gender identity, sexual orientation, racism, or politics in general, the unifying thread of these fiery arguments is the fundamental question: Who is the human person?
Year: 2022
Letters to the Editor (6-30-22)
Responses to ‘Some facts about guns’
Los Transcendentales, Tercera Parte: La Bondad
El bien es aquello que perfecciona una cosa según su naturaleza. Por ejemplo, es bueno que un árbol tenga raíces profundas porque eso lo perfecciona según su naturaleza, permitiéndole florecer como un árbol excelente. Debido a que una ardilla tiene una naturaleza diferente, las raíces profundas no son buenas para la ardilla, pero recolectar nueces es bueno. ¿Cuáles son las cosas que perfeccionan a un ser humano según nuestra naturaleza? Hay algunos bienes propios de nosotros como animales, como la vida, la alimentación, la salud, la generación y el cuidado de nuestros hijos; y hay bienes exclusivos de nosotros como criaturas racionales hechas a imagen de Dios, como la verdad, que perfecciona nuestra mente, y la amistad o el amor, que perfecciona nuestra voluntad. Ahora bien, como todo lo que existe desea su propia perfección, se debe ver que todas las cosas tienen un deseo natural de bondad (aunque no todo lo que deseamos es realmente bueno; a veces las cosas que nos parecen buenas en realidad no lo son para nosotros, como ese cuarto trozo de torta de chocolate, o esa pequeña mentirita blanca).
ROE V. WADE OVERTURNED
It was a day and a decision many people hoped, worked, and prayed for, but they didn’t know when they’d see it.
Statement of the Wisconsin Catholic Bishops on Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. This decision corrects a tragic wrong in our federal jurisprudence that has permitted the killing of millions of innocent human beings. In Wisconsin alone, approximately 600,000 unique lives were taken, each created in God’s image and loved for all eternity.
Statement from Bishop Donald Hying, regarding Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and our need for continued support of moms in need
After nearly half a century of federal legalized abortion, more than 65 million precious lives lost, and countless others enduring profound pain and suffering in the aftermath, today’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision effectively returns the question of abortion to the states, and is a long-awaited answer to decades of prayer and sacrifice by millions in our country. It offers us great hope for a deeper flourishing of human dignity. Many fewer lives will be lost to the grave injustice of abortion, which is the deliberate and direct killing of a human being, and a culture of life can begin to take root where it was previously not possible. It also offers the Catholic Church in the United States, and all those of good will who stand with us in upholding the sanctity of human life, the opportunity and privilege to redouble our efforts to accompany women and couples facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, as well as supporting parents in their care for their sons and daughters. We will continue to welcome all those in need of assistance and offer to them the best we have to give, with sensitivity and compassion, so that children born in crisis situations have what they need to truly grow and flourish.
Pregnancy Helpline Inc. of Madison 40th Celebration Event
Pregnancy Helpline of Madison is Celebrating 40 years of supporting women and families through pregnancy and early childhood with a free event at Winnequah Fireman’s Park in Monona, June 26, 2022 from 12-4pm. This event is open to the public and will include free bouncy house and children’s activities, free cake, Little John’s food truck, raffle baskets, and a Live Performance at 1pm by David Landau: Children’s Entertainer. All event information can be found at www.pregnancyhelpline.net
MDCCW hosts ordination reception
As part of its mission to support the Bishop and priests of the diocese, the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) has sponsored and hosted the ordination reception at St. Maria Goretti Church for over ten years. This year’s event was for the ordination of Fr. Matthew Pearson.
Sinsinawa Property Transitioning to Better Serve the Community
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa are working with the real estate brokerage team Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke to transition ownership of some of their buildings at Sinsinawa Mound. The goal is to reuse the existing buildings in ways that align with the ongoing mission of the Dominican Sisters.
Fr. Matthew Pearson ordained to the priesthood
As the early evening’s sunlight shone into St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison on May 27, the Diocese of Madison was graced with its latest blessing — a new priest.