ASHTON — St. Peter Parish is again participating in the Box of Joy program.
This is an annual Christmas gift ministry organized by local Catholic schools, parishes, and groups across the United States and facilitated by Cross Catholic Outreach.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Program on EdVest, parish donations, tax benefits
STOUGHTON — Do you know you could use EdVest for grade school expenses?
In an annuity, you could donate to your parish, get the tax benefits now, and get income from your donation now. You could donate to the parish without income taxes on what you donate if you donate out of an IRA.Public Square Rosary Rally to be held in Berlin
BERLIN — On May 13, 1917, three Portuguese children were visited by the Blessed Mother in Fatima, Portugal.
Subsequent visits occurred on the 13th of each month until October 13, 1917, when the miracle of the dancing sun was performed by Our Lady and witnessed by 70,000 people.
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Day of priestly prayer and reparation scheduled
CHAMPION — On behalf of all the Catholic bishops of Wisconsin, Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki and Bishop David L. Ricken announced a day of priestly prayer and reparation to God and to all those who have suffered abuse by clergy within the Church.
The day’s events will be observed at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Bishop authorizes special collection for 2018 disasters
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino is encouraging parishes in the Diocese of Madison to hold a special collection for “2018 Disasters.”
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), is asking the bishops of the United States to take the special collection, entitled “2018 Disasters,” not only for Hurricane Florence but also for anticipated further natural disasters in the United States.
TEC Retreat to be held in Wisconsin Dells
TEC Retreat #174 is coming to St. Cecilia Parish in Wisconsin Dells October 26 to 28 with a 12 noon start on Friday, Oct. 26.
Sauk Council of Catholic Women invites women to pray, learn, socialize
BARABOO — “Evangelization — Spreading the Good News” is the theme of the Sauk Vicariate Council of Catholic Women (CCW) fall meeting Tuesday morning to early afternoon, Oct. 9, at St. Joseph Church here.
Thomas Fogarty, deacon at Holy Angels Parish (merger of St. Boniface/St. Patrick/Holy Family Parishes), La Valle, will share his story of becoming an ordained deacon. “The road revealed God’s powerful love through many interactions along the way,” said Deacon Fogarty, who will speak at 10 a.m., before the Mass at 11 a.m.Caregiver Boot Camp scheduled in Janesville
JANESVILLE — The Aging & Disability Resource Center will host a free Rock County Caregiver Boot Camp on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Job Center, 1900 Center Ave.
Cori Marsh, dementia care specialist at the Aging & Disability Center, and Bonnie Nuttkinson, program and advocacy manager of the South Central Wisconsin Chapter-Alzheimer’s Association, will provide education and support for families coping with memory loss of a loved one.Trivia Night to be held in Watertown
WATERTOWN — Trivia, a pig, and lots of laughter . . . just a few of the things to look forward to at the seventh annual Trivia Night hosted by the Home & School Association of the Watertown Catholic School on the St. Henry campus on Saturday, Oct. 13.
Everyone is welcome. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun night of entertainment and friendly competition.