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Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Women pray for priests in Seven Sisters Apostolate
It’s simple: seven women each pray a Eucharistic Holy Hour one day a week for one priest.
I became the “anchoress” of a Seven Sisters Apostolate group last September.
Woman’s Club opens hearts to children in need
MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) is opening its hearts to children at their annual Christmas luncheon by bringing gifts of toys and clothing to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Little Drummer program.
This year’s luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10, will be held at Nakoma Golf Club, 4145 Country Club Rd., Madison, at 12 noon. Ken Lonnquist, acclaimed Madison musician and story-teller, will perform with friends his popular original musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol.Healing Mass at St. Peter, Madison
MADISON — There […]
St. William, Paoli, 150th anniversary
PAOLI — All […]
Saint Cecilia Parish offers tree lighting, concert, and Christmas market
Saint Cecilia Parish in Wisconsin Dells will celebrate the start of the Advent season with a three-day event, featuring its third-annual Tree Lighting Concert followed by an old-world holiday market, the Three Kings Christmas Market.
Bishop, priests celebrate Mass for faithful departed on All Souls’ Day
On All Souls’ Day, November 2, everyone had a reason for being at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison.
Catholic Charities holds 24th annual Faith in Action Celebration
MIDDLETON — Catholic Charities (CC) in the Diocese of Madison held its 24th annual Faith in Action Celebration November 7 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.
Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, welcomed the 550 guests, noting that this marks 24 years of recognizing community leaders and sharing stories of Catholic Charities’ clients and volunteers.
Celebration of 105 years of Schoenstatt Movement
MADISON — On Friday, October 18, the Schoenstatt Movement commemorated 105 years of its foundation.
Bishop Donald J. Hying presided at the celebration and Fr. Mark Niehaus, superior of the Schoenstatt Fathers, concelebrated. Members of this Ecclesial Movement gathered at the Marian Shrine on Cottage Grove Rd. in Madison for Mass at 7 p.m.
Madison area immigrants to share stories
MADISON — Immigrants […]