News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
BARABOO — The 101st annual Corpus Christi Mass and procession at Durward’s Glen will take place on Sunday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m.
The Mass will be celebrated at the outdoor Holy Family Altar by Fr. Pedro Escribano.
The Eucharistic procession will commence from the hilltop and include Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, flower girls, candles, incense, local musicians, flags, the crucifix, and the Blessed Sacrament carried under the decorative canopy.
MADISON — There have been a number of personnel changes and updates in the Diocese of Madison this year.
Daun Maier, executive director of the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation, Inc.
Daun Maier will serve as the first executive director of the newly formed Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF), effective July 1.
The CDMF’s principal function is to serve parishes, parish schools, parish members, and other charitable endeavors within the diocese.
On Friday, May 23, Bishop Robert C. Morlino will ordain three men to the transitional diaconate during a Mass at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center in Madison.
MADISON — If there were one word to describe the recent “Celebration of Life” event at the Alliant Energy Center, it would be “thanks.”
The evening had a mood of gratitude from both those who put on the benefit dinner and those who attended.
The event was an opportunity for Our Lady of Hope Clinic and the Women’s Care Center of Madison (WCC) to show how they have worked to build a “Culture of Life” in Dane County.
In 1960, Squires of the Knights of Columbus in Mexico, the United States, and Canada came up with the idea of honoring Mary with a rose. Mary used the rose as a sign of her appearance at Guadalupe.
They started at London in Ontario, Canada, and ended at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico, presenting Mary with a live rose.
The following year, both a bronze rose and a silver rose were used. The decision was made to use a silver rose in the future. The silver rose is crafted from a real rose.
BELOIT — A farewell reception for Sr. Hedwig Clavijo will take place on Saturday, May 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Jude Parish Hall. St. Jude Marian Guild President Sandy Sarnow said the parish group is sponsoring the farewell.
Sister Hedwig, soon to be 82 years old, has been a member of the Auxiliaries of the Blessed Sacrament for more than 50 years. Presently, she serves at the Beloit convent. She is returning to the motherhouse at Chia which is near Bogata, in her native Colombia, South America.
“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it!”
Barbara Kutchmarek quoted this passage from Psalm 188 as she greeted those attending the Madison Catholic Woman’s Club’s 100-Year Anniversary Celebration held May 6 at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center.
MIDDLETON — St. Peter Catholic Elementary School will be hosting an open house event on Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m.
The event is open to all current and prospective families interested in learning how St. Peter Catholic School promotes a culture of scholarship, service, and salvation.
A Memorial Day Mass will be held at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Madison, on Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. Bishop Robert C. Morlino will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Area priests will serve as concelebrants. Knights of Columbus will serve as honor guard. The Mass will be held outdoors, but in case of rain, Mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 405 S. Owen Dr. Refreshments will follow Mass.
MADISON — A light spring rain could not dampen the spirits of hundreds who flocked to the Madison Concourse Hotel recently to celebrate what has become the premiere event of the spring season: the St. Paul Spring Wine Fest.
University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison students welcomed guests at the door with smiles and tasting cards for recording impressions of a wide variety of wines and local brews.
