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This past September 29, on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix, Ariz., promulgated an Apostolic Exhortation calling men to step “Into the Breach.” Bishop Olmsted began his exhortation:

“I begin this letter with a clarion call and clear charge to you, my sons and brothers in Christ: Men, do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you, the battle that is wounding our children and families, the battle that is distorting the dignity of both women and men.

On February 24, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

‘Surge of the Heart’ mission in Cross Plains

CROSS PLAINS — St. Francis Xavier Parish invites everyone to take part in their upcoming “Surge of the Heart” Parish Mission.

Guest speaker is Jon Leonetti, an international Catholic speaker and author of two books entitled Mission of the Family and Your God Is Too Boring.

On February 24, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

Watertown parishes ‘Paying It Forward’

WATERTOWN — Watertown parishes and guests will be challenged with “Paying It Forward” in a mission taking place from March 7 to 10 beginning at 7 p.m.

St. Henry Church, 412 N. 4th St., is hosting the event on March 7 and 8. St. Bernard Church, 412 N. 4th St., is hosting on March 9 and 10.

On February 24, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

Food Fair & Farmers’ Market on March 5

REEDSBURG — In an effort to support local growers and to educate the public about sustainably-grown and locally produced foods, the Justice & Peace Commission of three parishes (Sacred Heart in Reedsburg, Holy Family in LaValle, St. Boniface in Lime Ridge) is holding its sixth annual Food Fair & Farmers‘ Market on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sacred Heart School gym in Reedsburg.

On February 24, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

Eucharistic Day in Sun Prairie

SUN PRAIRIE — Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, 221 Columbus St., observes its annual Eucharistic Day on Sunday, March 6.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at the end of the 11 a.m. Mass. Private prayer and Adoration take place until 3 p.m., when Evening Prayer and Benediction will be held.

On February 24, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

New laws cut state Planned Parenthood funding

WAUKESHA — Governor Scott Walker signed two bills into law February 18 that, together, are expected to eliminate approximately $8 million in public funding from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), the state’s largest abortion provider.

Assembly Bill 310 redirects federal Title X family planning funds away from organizations that perform abortions to public entities including state, county, and local health departments and clinics. This will eliminate $3.5 million from PPWI.

On February 17, 2016October 5, 2022

Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Teens ‘surrender’ to faith and fun during Frassati Fest

This story could be all about water slides, but it isn’t.

Ask any teen who attends Frassati Fest every year. They will tell you one of the most memorable parts of the weekend is the water park, but there’s more — so much more.

On February 17, 2016

Jane Lepeska Grinde, For the Catholic Herald

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women leaders remember Father Bowens

“I just loved him,” said Irene Sullivan of Fr. Loren “Larry” Bowens, who died December 30 while still serving as priest co-moderator of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW).

Sullivan, Lake Mills, was president of the MDCCW Board from 1977 to 1978 when she was a member of St. Pius X Parish, Cambridge.

On February 17, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

Ladies of Divine Mercy Evening of Reflection

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On February 17, 2016

Kevin Wondrash

Princeton parish plans Day of Prayer

PRINCETON — St. John Parish in Princeton has scheduled a Day of Prayer on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

The day starts with a Children’s Mass at 9 a.m. followed by opening prayers and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration will take place throughout the day.