Meet W. Bradford Wilcox. He’s one of the best sociologists you’ve never heard of, and he will be taking some time out of his fall teaching schedule at the University of Virginia to give two lectures in Madison October 23 and 24.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Marshall parish marks centennial
From January 1908 to the present date, St. Mary of the Nativity Parish has been a very special place of worship and friendships for the 336 parish families who over the years have shared their time, talent, and love for our Lord with everyone who enters its doors.
Annual Red Mass held Oct. 26
The St. Thomas More Society of the Diocese of Madison invites all to attend the Madison Diocesan Red Mass on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. at Saint Patrick Church, 404 E. Main St. Bishop Robert C. Morlino will be the celebrant and homilist.
Candidate forum in Jefferson
A candidate forum will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Jefferson Public Library meeting room.
Organization holds winter farmers markets, meals
The Churches’ Center for Land and People has recently received grant funding from the Wisconsin Farmer’s Union to sponsor indoor Winter Farmers Markets and Meals.
Respect Life Sunday marked by Mass, Rosary March
Thirty-five roses were presented during the offertory at the Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick Church, beginning the Liturgy of the Eucharist on this Respect Life Sunday with a reminder of those who have lost their lives by abortion, euthanasia, executions and violence, especially the millions killed since abortion was legalized in the United States in 1963.
Vicky Skilondz named associate director of planning
MADISON — Vicky Skilondz has been named associate director of the diocesan Office of Planning.
She will work with Grant Emmel, vice chancellor and director of the Office of Planning, to provide documentation, training, and oversight for the Trusting in the Spirit parish planning process.
“I’m excited to extend the diocese’s commitment to supporting parishes through Vicky’s customer service focus,” said Emmel. “Her gift for training and helping parish staff with their problems has already paid dividends as part of Trusting in the Spirit.”
Wesport tradition: Country Fair Fruitcakes
Delightfully nutty, moist, and “sinfully rich,” the world-famous Country Fare Fruitcakes made by the crew of volunteers at St. Mary of the Lake Parish are a community-building and parish-supporting tradition you can sink your teeth into.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop
Many people were inadvertently turned away from the October 4 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop at the Bishop O’Connor Center.
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.