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Rosary Rallies for Religious Liberty to be held at McFarland parish

MCFARLAND — Our religious freedoms have come under attack. What is the Catholic response to hostilities, political agendas, and perhaps unjust laws?

The most important response is to pray, support one another, and reflect on how to bring love and peace to often difficult and emotional situations.

For the fourth year, Christ the King Parish will be holding weekly Rosary Rallies for Religious Liberty. The kickoff is Tuesday, June 23, at which Fr. Steve Smith, pastor, will present a short overview of the issues and our role as Catholics in bringing light and truth to the challenges we are facing.

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All Saints Neighborhood expands services

All Saints Groundbreaking 2015
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Madison held a groundbreaking ceremony May 20 on the site of Phase III of the All Saints Neighborhood for seniors on the west side of Madison. The project will expand living options for seniors and develop a Main Street, providing a vibrant place to worship, socialize, exercise, and engage in lifelong learning. (Catholic Herald photo/Kevin Wondrash)

MADISON — Catholic Charities (CC) of the Diocese of Madison held a groundbreaking ceremony May 20 for an expansion of the All Saints Neighborhood, its community for seniors located on the west side of Madison.

“The All Saints journey started about 20 years ago with an idea of providing independent living options for seniors,” said Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, in his opening remarks.

He welcomed Bishop Robert C. Morlino, members of the CC Board and staff, members of the All Saints Board, and residents and staff of the All Saints Neighborhood. Also present were many of the business people who have partnered with Catholic Charities in the All Saints project.

Fonder noted that the All Saints Neighborhood began with the developments of cottages, condominiums, and apartments for seniors.

Catholic Charities, the All Saints Board, and Horizon Development worked on Phase I of the All Saints Neighborhood, with the senior apartments managed by Meridian.

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Remains of St. Maria Goretti coming to Madison

MADISON — Pope Francis and the Holy See have given permission for St. Maria Goretti’s casket containing her remains to come to the United States this fall, ahead of the Year of Mercy — which starts December 8.

Msgr. Mike Burke, pastor of St. Maria Goretti (SMG) Parish in Madison, confirmed her remains will be at the church on Friday, Oct. 16 — the 125th anniversary of the saint’s birth.

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Corpus Christi Mass and procession to be held in Madison

MADISON — The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord, or Corpus Christi, celebrates the Eucharist in more focused way than Holy Thursday. It is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, although in many places it is transferred to Sunday.

In 1246, Robert of Thourotte, Bishop of Liège in Belgium, had instituted a feast for the Eucharist at the request of an Augustinian nun and mystic, St. Juliana of Cornillon. Corpus Christi was established for the whole Church by Pope Urban IV in 1264. Its Mass and Office were composed by St. Thomas Aquinas (+1274).

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Retirement Mass and reception to be held for Fr. Stephen Umhoefer

JANESVILLE — Fr. Stephen Umhoefer will be retiring effective July 11 as pastor of Nativity of Mary Parish in Janesville.

A retirement Mass will take place on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at Nativity of Mary Church, 313 E. Wall St.

Several priests will be concelebrating with him. The Diocesan Choir will also be on hand, along with the parish’s Sanctuary and Loft Choirs, to sing for the Mass.

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Baraboo circle hosts state convention of Daughters of Isabella

BARABOO — Our Lady of Fatima Circle hosted the 57th state convention of the Daughters of Isabella at St. Joseph Church recently.

Mass was celebrated by Msgr. James Bartylla, vicar general of the Diocese of Madison, with St. Joseph Pastor Fr. James Poster and Parochial Vicar Fr. Garrett Kau concelebrating.

Kicking off the morning session, colors were presented by the Girl Scouts of Badgerland color guard, followed by Baraboo Mayor Michael Palm’s welcome. Mayor Palm spoke of the rich culture, dedicated citizens, deep history, and beauty of Baraboo.

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