“This is more than a shelter. This is more than a hangout. This is where people come so that we can help them remove obstacles, get connected to services, and get out of homelessness,” said Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Madison.
Author: Kevin Wondrash
When is it a sin to make a referral?
During World War II, if a contractor had been asked to construct a building knowing that it would serve as a gas chamber in Auschwitz, it goes without saying that he ought not agree to do it.
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School celebrates 125 years
SUN PRAIRIE — It was time for a birthday party 125 years in the making.
October 12, 2017, marked the quasquicentennial anniversary of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie.
To celebrate, as had been done on other milestone anniversaries, the students lined up in the numbers of “1,” “2,” and “5” for a picture showing “125,” to celebrate the anniversary.
Watertown Catholic Community welcomes Chris Stefanick with REBOOT! LIVE! event
WATERTOWN — The Catholic community in Watertown (St. Bernard and St. Henry Parishes) is excited to be welcoming international speaker, author, and evangelist Chris Stefanick and his REBOOT! LIVE! event on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Watertown High School gymnasium.
REBOOT! LIVE! is the fun, inspiring, and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health, and more!
St. Joseph Parish and School in Fort Atkinson to host 40 Hours Devotion
FORT ATKINSON — St. Joseph Parish and School will host a 40 Hours Devotion.
This devotion dates back and was developed during the Middle Ages, after the Feast of Corpus Christi was extended to the Universal Church.
Corpus Christi is known for its street processions with the Blessed Sacrament, even in our own time. St. Philip Neri and St. Ignatius adopted the 40 Hours Devotion in reparation for sin, which brought many blessings and conversions.
A world awash with weapons — there’s a better way
If someone’s house was on fire, would you pour gasoline on it? Well, the answer is obvious: Of course you wouldn’t.
Yet that is very similar to what the United States and many other more economically developed nations are doing.
U.S. leading way
Despite the tragic fact that approximately 40 current armed conflicts worldwide are causing over 150,000 deaths annually, countless serious injuries, untold destruction, and 28,300 people per day fleeing from their homes, many of the wealthiest countries continue to pour flammable weapons into these volatile conflicts. And the U.S. is leading the pack. (see: http://bit.ly/2ufpP5Y).
Public Rosary Rally in Janesville
JANESVILLE — On Saturday, Oct. 14, a public Rosary Rally will begin at 12 noon at the Courthouse Pavilion in downtown Janesville.
There will be roses to be placed by a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, borrowed from the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church, who have a convent a block away.
Information Session introduces disability ministry in diocese
MADISON — The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison is holding an Information Session to introduce disability ministry in the Diocese of Madison and two initiatives starting this year for parishes.
The Information Session will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Holy Name Heights-Ground South East(GSE) Room, 702 S. High Point Rd.
Outdoor Rosary on Mineral Point farm
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Movie on Fatima to be shown at Monroe parish
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