Since the birth of Louise Brown — the world’s first “test tube baby” — in 1978, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has become an increasingly common way for infertile couples to attempt to become parents.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Celebrating Catholic education at St. Ambrose dinner
Bishop Robert C. Morlino told over 500 guests at the recent St. Ambrose Academy Benefit Dinner held at the Marriott Hotel in Middleton that today a bishop needs to be a theologian, a defender of the faith, and an apologist.
Seminarian caroling tour schedule announced
The annual Madison Seminarian Christmas Caroling Tour will take place at the following times and locations:
Apostolate Mass, dinner tells story of Christ’s birth
On Saturday, Dec. 3, despite the rainy weather outside, a beautiful time of sharing, celebrating, and entertaining took place at the Apostolate to the Handicapped’s annual Christmas Mass and dinner party held at Monroe High School.
Janesville hospital opens new chapter
On December 3 and 4, St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic hosted an open house to begin a new chapter in health care for the Rock County and surrounding area.
Prepare for Christmas with the Diocesan Choir
Mark your calendar, the Madison Diocesan Choir, under the direction of Dr. Patrick Gorman, director of the Office of Worship, presents its Festival of Lessons and Carols Sunday, Dec. 18, a free Christmas concert at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center with harpist Mary Ann Harr returning as special guest.
Bless Our Priests collection offers opportunity to say thanks
MADISON — Have you ever wondered how your retired parish priest is enjoying their retirement years? Are they able to live life without the worry of being able to pay for their general expenses?
Our Lady of Guadalupe travels Wisconsin roads
MADISON — Our Lady of Guadalupe does not just stand as a statue in a church, as a painting on a church or home wall, or as an art image on a book page. The Patroness of the Americas also travels on roads throughout the Madison Diocese.
Together Encountering Christ weekends planned
Kairos TEC (Together Encountering Christ) is an experience in Christian living, especially designed for young people and adults.
Diocese to proceed with canonical trial of priest
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