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Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Bishop Morlino blesses Monroe Clinic Hospital chapel
MONROE — Bishop Robert C. Morlino blessed the new chapel and altar of Monroe Clinic’s hospital in Monroe on March 29. In the context of Mass, Bishop Morlino blessed the chapel altar and space to God, for whose mission the chapel and hospital are dedicated to serve.
Author releases children’s book in paperback
BARABOO — Book one of the new children’s Spring Pond Series, A Sunny Day at Spring Pond by Baraboo author Pamela R. Quinlan, is now available in paperback version.
Living Well offered at Palmyra parish
PALMYRA — Living Well is a nationwide, evidence-based (proven) health promotion program developed by Stanford University. It helps adults living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, depression, hypertension, and others to manage their health and maintain active lives.
Over 500 join Bishop Morlino in standing up for religious freedom
Bishop Robert C. Morlino energized a crowd of over 500 persons attending the Rally for Religious Freedom held in the courtyard outside the U.S. District Courthouse in Madison on March 23.
Former youth ministers ‘simply live’ their ministry
SAUK CITY — Sarah and John Ramthun believe in living simply. They not only believe it is the best way to live, but they have made it their mission in life.
They are founders of a not-for-profit organization, called 6:8-Making Service Personal, and the ministry is rooted in the vision of “people fully alive — passionately embracing and sharing their blessings.”
Father Furlong remembered for work in family ministry
MADISON — Fr. J. Daryl Furlong, a pastor emeritus of the Diocese of Madison who died on March 17, was remembered for his pioneering work in the area of family ministry.
Shakespeare recalls experiences as U.S. ambassador to Vatican
Ambassador Frank Shakespeare called it an “extraordinary time” following a “huge transition in human civilization.” And he was right in the thick of it all.
Mass and hospitality celebrate new Good Shepherd Parish
MADISON — More than 400 people filled St. Joseph Church, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, for the March 3 Mass celebrating the merger of St. Joseph and St. James Parishes into Good Shepherd Parish.
Grouts honored as longest married couple in Wisconsin
MADISON — Their children say that Rosemary and Joseph Grout are a wonderful role model for their family and everyone they meet.
“Their faith is incredibly strong. They’re full of love and life,” said their daughter, Donna Hildebrand of Verona.