Many people were inadvertently turned away from the October 4 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop at the Bishop O’Connor Center.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Faithful Citizenship presentations around the diocese
John Huebscher, executive director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC); Kim Wadas, associate director of the WCC; and Susanna Herro, diocesan director of Justice and Pastoral Outreach, will present “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” at the following locations. All are welcome to attend.
From ashes to gladness: Dedication of new church in Highland
After fire destroyed St. Anthony Church in Highland on April 17, 2002, the parish put a sign out front that said, “Church is people, not a building.”
Diocesan Hispanic Choir welcomes singers, instrumentalists
The Diocesan Hispanic Choir is beginning its eighth year with rehearsals held Monday evenings at the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison.
New name for Janesville hospital
SSM Health Care of Wisconsin announces that the new Janesville hospital to open in 2010 will be named St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital.
‘It’s God’s picture’ — Forty Days for life kicks off with pro-life photographer, prayer
The 40 Days for Life campaign began its ten-day countdown to the start of 40 days of prayer with a kick-off at Reindahl Park in Madison on September 13. The picnic and talks were followed by a walk to the nearby Planned Parenthood clinic on Orin Rd., praying the Rosary for an end to abortion.
Catholics in Highland welcome new church
HIGHLAND — On Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. Bishop William H. Bullock will preside at the dedication of the new SS. Anthony and Philip Church in Highland.
The members of SS. Anthony and Philip Parish invite everyone to share in their joy at this festive celebration.
Pro-life approach to health care — New NFP-only, pro-life clinic seen as a sign of hope
Fredrich Nietzsche wrote in the 19th century that “Hope is the worst of evils, for it prolongs the torments of man.” For Nietzsche, hope was God’s carrot over the hot coals of life.
Apostolate returns to Lake Delton — Special day for disabled and elderly adapts to changing circumstances
Many of those returning to Wisconsin Dells for the annual summer program hosted by the Apostolate to the Handicapped were curious about what was to come.
Maureen Duhn named president of Creighton Model organization
Local Creighton Model instructor Maureen Duhn was recently elected president of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals (AAFCP), an organization founded to promote the Creighton Model of fertility care through education, research, and leadership.