On Wednesday, April 10, Catholics from around the state will meet at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison for “Catholics at the Capitol” 2013.
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Fennimore church expected to undergo renewal of splendor
FENNIMORE — The sanctuary of the church, where Jesus resides in the Blessed Sacrament, should be “heaven on earth” — both visually and spiritually, said Rick Statz, national project director at Conrad Schmitt Studios of New Berlin, a firm that specializes in restoration and conservation.
In the latter half of the 20th century, though, in an effort to egalitize and modernize the churches in the post-Second Vatican Council age, many Catholic churches lost the symbolism that reminded worshippers of the extraordinary place they were entering.
Clash between Catholicism and National Socialism lecture
MONONA — St. Ambrose Academy will host a faculty lecture entitled “The Clash between Catholicism and National Socialism” by James Reuter, faculty history teacher, at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, 5101 Schofield St. on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m in Marian Hall.
Post-abortion healing available
MADISON — Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats offer healing for those who have been affected by abortion.
Papal Conclave March Madness
MADISON — The sudden abdication from the pontificate by Benedict XVI shocked many around the world, but a number of young adults in the Diocese of Madison decided that the papal resignation and coming conclave were the perfect opportunity to plan a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Several diocesan employees began talking one day at the chancery offices: the new Tribunal staff desired to explain the canon law aspects behind the upcoming conclave, and the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis was excited to bring folks together to showcase the beauty and excitement of the Catholic faith. Soon, the creative sparks began to fly and a fantastic evening was in the works.
Fulfilling the needs of the Church community
MADISON — When the longtime church supply store and Christian retailer Madison Church Supply went out of business in 2011, a void was left in the local community.
Into that breach stepped Kevin Niles, the owner of By The Cross Church Supply and Catholic Gift and Bookstore in Stevens Point. Originally from Texas and a transplant to Wisconsin by virtue of his wife, with whom he has six children, Niles has owned and operated the store in Stevens Point for three years.
Bishops urge support for choice in education
MADISON — The Roman Catholic bishops of Wisconsin wrote to members of the Wisconsin Legislature, urging them to support Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal, which would expand parental choice programs in the state and create the Special Needs Scholarship Program.
Noting the Church’s long-standing commitment to quality education, especially for needy or vulnerable children, the bishops explained why educational choice is so vital. “We back this effort out of a conviction that parents, as the primary educators of their children, must have the community’s support in selecting a form of education that best meets their child’s needs — academic, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and physical.”
Spanish Masses around the diocese
The following are Spanish Masses in the Diocese of Madison, as of March 2, 2013.
Candidates, catechuments presented for full communion with Church
More than 125 catechumens and candidates were presented this year at the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, held in the Diocese of Madison on February 17 at St. John the Baptist Church in Waunakee.
‘Beauty’ film to be shown at parishes for appeal
Lent is a time for prayer, almsgiving, and fasting. Catholics look at Lent as a time of beauty, a time when Jesus gave His life to save us. What a beautiful gift he gave.