Category: Around the Diocese

News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.

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Cathy Lins, For the Catholic Herald

Annual Respect Life Retreat to be held September 21 to 22

BARABOO — Vigil for Life will host the 11th annual Respect Life Retreat at Durward’s Glen Retreat and Conference Center in Baraboo on September 21 to 22.

They are inviting anyone who works and/or prays to build a culture of life and who recognizes that this effort is ultimately the Lord’s battle to save souls and protect innocent lives from conception until natural death.

Marie Lins, board member for Vigil for Life, indicated that this will be a great way to prepare for the 40 Days for Life effort starting in September.

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Kevin Wondrash

Changes in Office of Safe Environment announced

MADISON — Some new developments within the Office of Safe Environment in the Diocese of Madison have been announced.

Cheryl Splinter Bartoszek will be transitioning to a more focused role as the Victim Assistance Coordinator.

“This will allow us to provide better care and support for victims in a timely manner when they reach out to our offices in need,” she said.

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Kevin Wondrash

Film to be shown during Peace Week in Janesville

JANESVILLE — As part of the festivities of Peace Week in Janesville, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital is hosting a free film screening and discussion about the movie, The Sultan and the Saint.

The film will be shown on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the SSM Health Janesville garden level conference rooms on the Dean Medical Group side of the campus. It is free, but people are asked to call 608-373-8031 to reserve a seat.

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Cathy Lins, For the Catholic Herald

Annual Respect Life Retreat to be held September 21 to 22

BARABOO — Vigil for Life will host the 11th annual Respect Life Retreat at Durward’s Glen Retreat and Conference Center in Baraboo on September 21 to 22.

They are inviting anyone who works and/or prays to build a culture of life and who recognizes that this effort is ultimately the Lord’s battle to save souls and protect innocent lives from conception until natural death.

Marie Lins, board member for Vigil for Life, indicated that this will be a great way to prepare for the 40 Days for Life effort starting in September.

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Margaret Kleinschmidt, For the Catholic Herald

Relevant Radio to honor St. Paul Center

MADISON — On Friday, Sept. 28, Relevant Radio® will be honoring the St. Paul University Catholic Center with the Christ Brings Hope Award, accepted by Fr. Eric Nielsen and Scott Hackl.

The Christ Brings Hope Award is an award presented by Relevant Radio to an American Catholic person or organization who has worked with extraordinary dedication to bring the good news and hope of Christ to all souls, exemplifying the virtues of charity, generosity, hope, apostolic zeal, and love for the truth.

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Margaret Kleinschmidt, For the Catholic Herald

Relevant Radio to honor St. Paul Center

MADISON — On Friday, Sept. 28, Relevant Radio® will be honoring the St. Paul University Catholic Center with the Christ Brings Hope Award, accepted by Fr. Eric Nielsen and Scott Hackl.

The Christ Brings Hope Award is an award presented by Relevant Radio to an American Catholic person or organization who has worked with extraordinary dedication to bring the good news and hope of Christ to all souls, exemplifying the virtues of charity, generosity, hope, apostolic zeal, and love for the truth.

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Jill McNally, Director, Office of Stewardship and Development

Annual Catholic Appeal gives back

When the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) began in 2009, the Diocese of Madison had hopes of being able to give back to diocesan parishes and parish schools through grants from the funds received over the goal amount.

The 2015 ACA was the first year this reality came to fruition, and now again with the 2017 ACA surpassing its goal, grants were able to be enacted.

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