Though Randy Gracyalny is retiring after 33 years serving as Director of Music and Liturgy at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Parish, he has one last special concert planned for everyone to enjoy.
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A time of leadership transition at Camp Gray
There is a new executive director at Camp Gray.
Jeff Hoeben, longtime leader, has stepped down and Tim Chaptman, former camp director, has stepped up to be executive director.
Ecumenical event reflects on Church Fathers
“Here tonight is a beautiful example of Christians coming together and reflecting on our commonalities,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison recently at an ecumenical event held at High Point Church in Madison.
Beloit man to bike 24 hours to raise funds for Catholic education
Martin Reza, the father to three students at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School in Beloit, is doing his part to help other parents afford a Catholic education for their children.
Learning Atrium continues growing to serve kids
The Learning Atrium, a Catholic organization dedicated to serving kids with dyslexia, has been growing recently in order to continue to serve those who need it.
Sainthood cause for man with Wisconsin ties
The cause for the canonization of Brother Joseph Dutton was recently opened.
Bereavement group in Janesville
Unfailing Love is a monthly gathering of people struggling to understand God’s path for each of them in their lifelong journey with grief.
Blue Mass for emergency personnel on May 16
The sixth annual Blue Mass in honor of police, fire, and other first responders will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernard Church in Madison, 2438 Atwood Ave.
Fr. William Robert Connell has died
Reverend Father William Robert Connell entered peacefully to eternal life on April 28, 2023 at the age of 73 at the SSM Health St. Mary’s Care Center, Madison, succumbing to a long battle with a neurological disorder. He was born on September 7, 1949 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Father Connell is survived by his siblings Barb Curtis; Jim (Janice); John (Phyllis); Mary Joan Rebout; Peg (Marc) Gaida; Marilyn Runaas; Carolyn (Jan) Peterson, and Mike (Terri). He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Catherine (Howard) Connell and two brothers: Joseph and Daniel.
Go Make Disciples Live
It could have been called Go Make Disciples Alive for the presence of the combined witness of hundreds of Catholics in the Diocese of Madison engaging in their faith and being primed to spread the Good News to others.