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Bishop grants dispensation from abstinence on St. Patrick’s Day

MADISON — The bishops of Wisconsin determined together that since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year (March 17), it would be appropriate to dispense the faithful from the obligation of abstinence from eating meat that day.

Since this must be done by each bishop in his own diocese, Bishop Robert C. Morlino has issued a “Rescript Granting Dispensation” for the “faithful who reside in the Diocese of Madison, as well as anyone actually present in the Diocese of Madison” on March 17, 2017.

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Conference on end of life issues to be held March 4

FITCHBURG — The Pro-life Healthcare Alliance (a program of the Human Life Alliance) and the Wisconsin Catholic Medical Guilds are sponsoring a conference on “Dignity at the End of Life, from Suffering to Hope” to be held on Saturday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 2969 Cahill Main in Fitchburg.

The conference will feature six presentations:

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Valentine social in Fort Atkinson

FORT ATKINSON — St. Joe’s 55-PLUS Group will have their annual Valentine potluck social on Friday, Feb. 10, at St. Joseph Parish Hall at 1 p.m.

Baked salmon with hoisin sauce, steamed asparagus, coffee, lemonade, and tableware will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass.

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Plenary indulgence for Fatima 100th anniversary at Durward’s Glen

BARABOO — Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence opportunity throughout the Fatima 100th anniversary year. There are three ways of obtaining the indulgence.

Obtaining indulgence

To obtain the plenary indulgence, the faithful must fulfill the ordinary conditions, go to Confession and Communion, be interiorly detached from sin, and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, in addition to the following:

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