BARABOO — The faithful are invited to a special Holy Mass at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, celebrated by Fr. Pedro Escribano in the Durward’s Glen Chapel as we journey to Christmas morning in prayer and joyful anticipation of God-made-child — Jesus.
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Apostolate Christmas Mass, party highlights community, love
Reaching out to one another with a spirit of camaraderie and joy, hundreds of guests and dozens of volunteers participated in the annual Apostolate to the Handicapped Advent/Christmas Party at Monroe High School (MHS).
Plans underway to redevelop former Holy Redeemer school building
MADISON — Plans are being made for the redevelopment of the run-down Holy Redeemer School building located next to Holy Redeemer Church at 120 W. Johnson St. into student housing.
According to Msgr. Kevin Holmes, pastor of the Cathedral Parish of St. Raphael, the repurposed building would be designed especially to serve students involved at St. Paul’s University Catholic Center.
Brian Cain retiring after 30 years serving the Church
MADISON — For Brian Cain, being the head of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Madison has been much more than a job. It’s been a passion and his life’s calling.
“In looking back, although I didn’t realize it at the moment, I realize that this was my passion and my life’s calling: to work for the Church and help others,” Cain said in a recent interview.
Diocesan Choir holds annual Lessons & Carols Dec. 16
MADISON — With Pope Benedict XVI’s declaration of the Year of Faith, the Madison Diocesan Choir’s Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center takes on greater significance and solemnity.
More than the traditional Advent prayer service celebrating in Scripture and song the Christ Child’s birth, Lessons and Carols this year offers all an opportunity to witness and affirm the good works of others throughout the diocese, as well as rediscover and renew their own relationship with Christ and the Church.
Bless our Priests Collection
MADISON — God has granted us many gifts throughout our lives, including the important gift of faith.
Good and hard-working priests across our diocese have played a significant role in making the sacraments available to us throughout a lifetime. The Bless Our Priests collection is our chance to thank them for their tireless effort to serve our parishes and families.
St. Ambrose Academy hosts its annual benefit dinner
MADISON — On Saturday, Dec. 15, St. Ambrose Academy in Madison will host its sixth annual benefit dinner, gathering people from around the Diocese of Madison to highlight the importance of Catholic education and to celebrate the December 7 feast day of its patron, St. Ambrose.
Catholic Come Home founder speaks on evangelization
MADISON — There is a math puzzle commonly put before young students in which they are offered $10,000 right now or one penny that doubles every day for the next 30 days.
Those who take the upfront cash miss out on more than five million dollars.
Darlington mobile food pantry sees increased use
DARLINGTON — Holy Rosary Parish’s “Monthly Manna” Mobile Food Pantry has experienced an increase in the number of families it has been serving, up to 125 families each month.