La Parroquia Santo Tomás de Aquino en Madison ofreció su Renovación Parroquial de tres noches del 9 al 11 de mayo de 2022 en la cual la nueva consultora de The Evangelical Catholic, Mari Pablo, presentó talleres sobre la evangelización y compartió su testimonio e historia con los feligreses de la parroquia. La renovación parroquial, primera en ser bilingüe para Sto. Tomás de Aquino, llevó el tema diocesano Vayan y Hagan Discípulos y tuvo como propósito unir y enriquecer a la comunidad anglo e hispana de la parroquia al igual que animarlos a identificar y compartir sus propios testimonios de conversión y fe en Cristo.
Year: 2022
War is no movie
I’ve never been in the military, much less fought in a war. Trust me, for the sake of my safety and yours, that’s best for everyone.
Sr. Catherine Cox, OP, has died
Sr. Catherine Cox, OP, died May 15, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Anne Mary. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, May 20, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Bishop Hying’s statement regarding San Francisco’s bishop decision regarding Speaker Pelosi and Holy Communion
Statement from Bishop Donald Hying, regarding Archbishop Cordileone of San Francisco’s recognition of Speaker Pelosi’s choice to separate herself from full communion with the Catholic Church
The lamentable loss of letter-writing
Dearest Readers,
My excited anticipation, as I walk out to get the mail, quickly changes to a sense of sadness and loss. Although my mom left this life 16 years ago, every day I somehow still expect to find one of her weekly letters in my mailbox.
Online Catholic high school starting in diocese
In response to the needs of families who desire a Catholic high school for their students, The Office of Schools in the Diocese of Madison has announced the founding of Blessed Carlo Acutis Academy. It is a new Catholic high school in the diocese opening this coming 2022-2023 school year.
Hospitality is an amazing grace
I like hospitality. I like receptionists who help me feel welcome and thus set the tone for a fruitful visit whether it is to the dentist, doctor, mechanic, or other appointments. Welcoming receptionists eliminate much confusion and set the tone for fruitful visits.
Missionary helps home country of Ukraine
“The bombs were flying as we were on the road, but I had a fantastic team with me. All of us [were] from Ukraine besides one. The driver was Polish. And we just felt such a desire, there was no fear. We were ready for whatever happens.”
Disposition decisions, part one
Over the last decade or more, state legislatures around the country have considered legalizing alkaline hydrolysis as a method of disposing of human remains.
Susan Hundt-Bergan retiring from coordinating the Dane County Jail Apostolate
“Jail ministry has taught me about suffering. It has taught me about faith, about hope, about love. Jail ministry has taught me, over and over, to be more grateful and more humble in the light of God’s mercy and blessings to me,” said Susan Hundt-Bergan.