News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
ASHTON — It was a day to celebrate the past, present, and future.
The 2016 graduating class of St. Peter School in Ashton was the 150th in the school’s history.
The eight fifth-graders finished the journey at one school with eyes on what lies ahead.
The graduation Mass and commencement exercises took place on June 2 at St. Peter Church in Ashton.
The class theme was, “There is always light in your heart.” The class colors were blue and red. The class flower was a rose.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Catholic Herald-Diocese of Madison won four awards in the annual Catholic Press Association Press Awards competition announced at the annual Catholic Media Conference held recently in St. Louis.
The awards included:
• General Excellence — Judges commented, “Solid paper with well-written stories. News in this paper comes from a far-flung array of parishes, parochial schools, and communities distant from the chancery. Smoothly written and edited articles provide an interesting perspective on Catholic life and activities across a broad geographical area.”
MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club celebrated women of the past and present at the club’s 102nd annual Spring Celebration held recently at the Blackhawk County Club.
First for the present. Each year the club recognizes an individual or group of individuals who perform charitable works in the community with its Christian Achievement Award.
This year the award went to Rita Hohlstein, a member of St. John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee. Married to Ernie for 50 years, Hohlstein has two children and four grandchildren, noted Kathy Stroshane, the club’s Spiritual Committee chairperson.
MCFARLAND — For the fifth year, Christ the King Parish, McFarland, will be holding weekly Rosary Rallies for Religious Liberty.
The kick-off is on Tuesday, June 21. Pastor Fr. Steve Smith will present a short overview of the issues and talk about the perspective Catholics can bring to the challenges facing religious groups.
At the beginning of each subsequent rally, a three-minute reflection on faith will be read, with a related Rosary intention. The overview and reflections are printed in a booklet that will be available to anyone attending the rallies, and upon request.
Hans Lenzlinger and […]
Following are summer assignments for seminarians in the Diocese of Madison:
• Stephen Brunner — St. Bernard Parish, Watertown
• Daniel Button — on leave
• Jose Flores — Totus Tuus; St. Peter Parish, Madison
• Deacon Jared Holzhuter — Sacred Hearts Parish, Sun Prairie
On May 26, St. Cecilia Parish in Wisconsin Dells proudly welcomed and blessed its new and restored bells and installed them in the newly constructed bell-tower.
MADISON — The […]
MADISON — A prayer rally will be held in Madison at the King St. side of the State Capitol Plaza Area on Wednesday, June 15, at 12 noon.
The rally is part of the Decision America Tour 2016 with Franklin Graham, evangelist and son of Billy Graham.
STOUGHTON — Four St. Ann Parish families who make up the charity, Kids-4-Kids, will host a garage sale on Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at 2225 Hilldale Cir. in Stoughton, to raise funds for area children in need.
