When Fr. Bruce Hennington attended St. Lawrence Seminary — a high school seminary located in Mt. Calvary, Wis. — he got interested in history, especially in the Civil War.
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Priests to hold annual assembly
Priests of the Diocese of Madison will be gathering for their annual Presbyteral Assembly from Sunday evening, Sept. 21, to Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Meetings offer women learning and service opportunities
MADISON — Women of the Diocese of Madison are invited to fall vicariate meetings scheduled at parishes in Spring Green, Jefferson, Berlin, Bloomington, and Pine Bluff.
Rosa Roper, president of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW), encourages women to take advantage of these meetings to connect with other Catholic women in their area.
The half-day meetings offer prayer, socializing, and service and fit into her theme as president: “Live, Learn, Love, and Share Our Catholic Faith.”
Public invited to pray for peace at Sinsinawa Mound
SINSINAWA — The public is invited to join the Sinsinawa Mound community in prayer for peace in our world and in our hearts at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22.
The service is being held in conjunction with the International Day of Peace established by a United Nations resolution in 1981. This year’s International Day of Peace theme recognizes the 30th United Nations General Assembly Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace.
McFarland parish hosts Rosary Rallies
MCFARLAND — Christ the King Parish in McFarland is hosting Rosary Rallies for the intention of religious liberty in our nation and the world on Tuesdays through Oct. 28.
Fr. Steve Smith, pastor, led the Kick-Off Rally on July 15 at the outdoor Marian Garden on the church grounds, 5306 Main St.
When life gives you lemonade . . . you give back to others
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Phil Fabian raised over $160 for the Catholic Multicultural Center at his lemonade stand at his Madison home. (Photo/Andrea Fabian) |
MADISON — When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. So what if life gives you lemonade?
If you asked this question to Phil Fabian, he would probably respond that you can use it to help others. Phil is a 10-year-old lemonade stand entrepreneur whose goal is to have fun while helping out the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison.
Not a typical lemonade stand
One afternoon in August, Phil’s lemonade stand was open for business, catering to customers looking for a cool treat on a warm summer day. However, this wasn’t your typical lemonade stand.
“People tell me that my lemonade stand is different from other stands because everything I offer is free,” said Phil.
All passing by were welcome to take ice-cold lemonade and choose from an assortment of home-baked goods for free, no strings attached.
Instead of paying for a sweet treat, customers were invited to “pay it forward” and contribute to a free-will donation collection for the CMC.
Lots of visitors
Patrons stopped by the stand all afternoon, many of whom were Our Lady Queen of Peace School teachers and parish staff. A Facebook post by the CMC advertised the event.
Phil and his family were very happy with the turnout, though just running the lemonade stand was an enjoyable experience regardless of how many came.
Bishop from Ghana visits Diocese of Madison
MADISON — This summer, Bishop Alfred Agyenta paid a 10-day visit to meet with the Diocese of Madison Global Solidarity Partnership (GSP) Committee.
He came to meet with Fr. Stephen Umhoefer, Fr. Randy Budnar, Clarence Mougin, and several other members of the GSP committee.
Memorial service for aborted children
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Stations of Cross Tour in Dodgeville
DODGEVILLE — Catholic Financial Life Chapter 296 Mount Horeb and 261 Cross Plains are holding a Stations of the Cross Tour on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 1p.m.
The outdoor Stations of the Cross is located at 4718 Chimney Rock Rd., Dodgeville. Cars may be parked near the Rosary garden, and visitors should walk to the stations from there. Be sure to wear good walking shoes.
Parish sponsors grief support series
MADISON — Those suffering grief from the loss of a loved one are invited to attend a four-week video series entitled “No One Cries the Wrong Way” on Wednesdays from Oct. 1 through 22 with a group reunion on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
The series will be held at St. Dennis Church, 505 Dempsey Rd., and will be facilitated by members of the St. Dennis grief ministry team. There will be prayer service, group discussion, and refreshments.