MADISON — The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (OEC) exists to aid the bishop in fulfilling his mission of proclaiming and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ with an overarching goal to have everyone in the diocese hear every day a loving and gentle invitation to meet Jesus Christ, risen from the dead in a life-changing way.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
‘Dynamic Deacon’ coming to Madison
MADISON — You’re invited to a series of talks by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers — known as the “Dynamic Deacon”. On Sunday, Sept. 19, and Monday, Sept. 20, he’ll be speaking at Our Lady Queen of Peace (QOP) Church in Madison, 401 S. Owen Dr.
Fundraising style show September 20
MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) will host its annual benefit dessert party and style show with the theme “Toast of the Town” on Monday, Sept., 20.
God is real
I recently read in the news that the newly-appointed head chaplain at Harvard University is an atheist. As the bastion of liberal, secular, American intellectualism, Harvard veered away from traditional Christian faith of any kind long ago, despite its historical roots as a religious institution founded to educate Protestant ministers.
CMC helping to reunite naturalized Afghan ally with wife and son
Amid the horrifying news that continues to unfold in Afghanistan, the Immigration Legal Services Program at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison has been working tirelessly to help two families in despair.
Lay Dominicans install new members
MADISON — The Madison Chapter of the Lay Dominicans celebrated the Solemnity of St. Dominic on August 8 at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Madison, with an installation ceremony of its members.
Pregnancy Helpline of Madison to host seventh annual DiaperDash 5K run/walk
MADISON — Pregnancy Helpline of Madison is hosting its seventh annual DiaperDash from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg.
Jubilee Mass for Fr. Donald Lange on September 12
BENTON — Fr. Donald Lange, a retired priest of the Diocese of Madison, will celebrate his 50th jubilee Mass on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church in Benton, 237 E. Main St.
Adoption and foster care to be discussed at Sauk County Right to Life gathering
BARABOO — Adoption and foster care will be the topics addressed on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the upcoming fall gathering of the Sauk County chapter of Wisconsin Right to Life.
Our Lady of Assumption School prepares for another year
Faith. Family. Future. As Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Catholic School in Beloit prepares for another year, it is with a focus on serving the whole student — body, mind, and soul.