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Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Bishop Bullock marks anniversary as bishop
MADISON — It was a tribute to the priesthood and the episcopacy, but it was also a day to focus on one particular priest and bishop: Bishop William H. Bullock.
Lumen Christi Society gathers to build hope
The Lumen Christi Society gathered in support of the Annual Catholic Appeal August 4 at the Bishop O’Connor Center, with about 120 society members, seminarians, priests, and Bishop Robert C. Morlino present.
New dates set for ordinations to the priesthood
Bishop Robert C. Morlino has announced new dates for the ordinations to the priesthood of Diocese of Madison seminarians Chad Droessler and John Putzer and transitional deacons Jorge Miramontes and Tim Renz.
Rally defends truth of one man, one woman
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| A protester silently holds a sign defending marriage during a rally July 27 in front of the State Capitol in Madison as counter-protesters marched loudly up State Street. (Catholic Herald photo/Kat Wagner) Click here for more photos of the rally. |
MADISON — In terms of sheer numbers, if not volume, the counter-protestors won.
Hundreds marched up State St. towards the State Capitol where no more than 30 people stood waiting for the “One Man, One Woman” rally to begin at noon July 27. Standing on the Capitol steps, it was impossible not to hear them coming, shouting slogans as they went.
An overheard comment on the steps of the Capitol between two members of the media likened the scene to that in Lord of the Rings as the horde marches to battle, suggesting cutting shots of the protesters with shots from the movie.
But through it all, even when the crowd reached the Capitol and began shouting from the other side of the thin barrier of police tape, those people within the yellow-taped area stood firmly, silently. Some held signs; others held rosaries or children.
“Thank you to those with the courage to stand up for marriage,” Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), said to the crowd, which some estimates put at 50 rally supporters. “It takes courage to stand in the public square and say it takes a man and a woman to make marriage.”
Future of the priesthood in the diocese
This past week, the Diocese of Madison seminarians gathered at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center for the annual reunion with the bishop.
Christ the King Parish celebrates 40th anniversary
For some people a 40th birthday comes as a shock. For Christ the King Parish, its 40th birthday becomes an opportunity for reflection and for planning.
Celebrating 175 years of faith in Shullsburg
2010 marks the 175th anniversary of St. Matthew Parish in Shullsburg.
Wisconsin Dells parish welcomes visitors
WISCONSIN DELLS — As one enters the city of Wisconsin Dells, the population sign says 2,418. That’s the number of people who live year-round in this popular vacation destination.
Serving spiritual needs of Hispanic community
Thanks to the intercessory prayers and the dedicated work of a core group of devoted members from both the English and the Spanish communities, the Program of Catechesis of Holy Redeemer has become a clear and overwhelming success.