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Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Bishop honors sacrifices of first responders at annual Blue Mass
“Tonight, we gather not only to honor our first responders, but to remember those who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice,” said UW-Madison Chief of Police Kristen Roman at the fifth annual Blue Mass.
Xavier Mission Team looking for new members
The Xavier Mission Team in the Diocese of Madison is now hiring new missionaries for the 2022-2023 year.
Sisters of Mary Morning Star looking for musical instruments
More than 50 underprivileged children on the island of Cebu, Philippines, are learning the basics of music and are aspiring to be able one day to play in a school orchestra.
Building bridges in a divided world
“Ow! You twisted my arm!” my son complained to his sister.
Come, Holy Spirit
The month of June begins with the culmination of the Easter season on the feast of Pentecost. The celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection through Easter renewed our hope and joy.
Two new deacons
On the night of May 13, two men prayed at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima on her feast day.
May Memorial Day inspire us to work for peace
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. For some, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer. For others, it is a day off to go shopping.
‘Show me how you are loved by God’
Missionary shares her story of conversion and gives advice on sharing the gospel with others
“I’m convinced that people are no longer able to hear dry Gospel words that just come out of our mouth without us allowing God to penetrate everything deeply,” said Ukrainian-born Catholic missionary Valentyna Pavsyukova. “It is not possible. People are too thirsty.”
‘Be great in little things’ — St. Francis Xavier
I thought I knew what it meant to “be great in little things”. Making even the most minimal tasks ways to holiness, for both ourselves and others.