News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
MONONA — “Hello, we’re from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Monona. We understand that you recently moved into the area. We just wanted to welcome you to the neighborhood.”
That greeting — along with an apple pie, a bulletin, and a smile — are what the parish’s “Apple Pie Ambassadors” have given out nearly 50 times since May.
WATERTOWN — Watertown Catholics celebrated the grand reopening of St. Bernard Church on September 17.
Boasting an iconic 193-foot steeple since 1873, and celebrated as the tallest structure in Watertown, St. Bernard has been one of the city’s most identifiable treasures.
JANESVILLE — On Saturday, Oct. 14, a public Rosary Rally will begin at 12 noon at the Courthouse Pavilion in downtown Janesville.
There will be roses to be placed by a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, borrowed from the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church, who have a convent a block away.
MADISON — The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison is holding an Information Session to introduce disability ministry in the Diocese of Madison and two initiatives starting this year for parishes.
The Information Session will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Holy Name Heights-Ground South East(GSE) Room, 702 S. High Point Rd.
As His Excellency, Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, sprinkled holy water around the newly dedicated St. John Paul II Dining Hall at Camp Gray, both the magnitude of the evening, and holy water, hit me square in the face.
PINE BLUFF — On Friday, Oct, 13, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Church, His Excellency Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, will celebrate a Pontifical Mass at the Throne for the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun.
MADISON — When I was at a Chicago parish, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Mary FioRito, who headed up all the pro-life activities of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Mary is an accomplished speaker, lawyer, and writer, and she has a big heart. Mary possess the unique ability to reach out to women who are hurting after an abortion, as well as to take on a difficult debate with kindness and compassion.
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GREEN LAKE — In this year of the centennial celebration of Fatima, Rosary Rallies will take place throughout the world.
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Green Lake is sponsoring the Public Square Rosary Crusade under the leadership of America Needs Fatima. It will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Deacon Mills Park, downtown Green Lake, corner of Mill and South Sts.