LA CROSSE — Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, founder of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, announced on July 31 that Pope Benedict XVI has affiliated the shrine in La Crosse to his Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
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Speaker calls Catholics to be witnesses of God’s love
MADISON — John Rick Miller will be bringing his worldwide mission to the Madison area, calling upon Catholics to become examples and witnesses of God and His love through their daily lives. He has devoted himself to working for the spread and renewal of the Catholic faith throughout the world.
Potosi parish marks 175 years
Parishioners and visitors packed the tiny rural church of St. Thomas in Potosi July 17 to celebrate 175 years of worship in this place.
WYD pilgrims prepare for Spain
MADISON — In 1987, for the first international World Youth Day held in Argentina, an estimated 900,000 youth came from around the world to come together as Catholics and celebrate their faith.
Catholic women focus on making a difference
GREEN LAKE— Approximately 150 people attended the 57th annual Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) convention held at the Green lake Conference Center, June 28 and 29.
Bishop Donald J. Hying pledges service, leadership
MILWAUKEE — Bishop Donald J. Hying couldn’t help but compare the 100-degree temperatures on the day of his ordination as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Wednesday, July 20, to the “40 below 0” (more accurately single digit) temperatures in Milwaukee on the day of Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki’s installation as archbishop of Milwaukee.
Perhaps, he reasoned in remarks after he was presented as the newly ordained bishop, “Archbishop Listecki is really cool” or maybe, “God wants me to sweat from the very beginning.”
The day was warm, acknowledged Archbishop Listecki in closing remarks at the nearly two hour and 15 minute afternoon Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, but it was “wonderfully warm, both in terms of temperatures, but also warm in terms of the heart.”
Archbishop Listecki, principal ordaining bishop, was joined by assisting ordaining bishops, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, and Milwaukee auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba in ordaining Bishop Hying, 47, the seventh auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Bishop Donald Hying called a special priest
MILWAUKEE — She made regular visits home to Menomonee Falls from her convent once every six months, but there’s one visit that Sister of St. Benedict Center Margaret Mary Baravella will never forget.
“This young priest hustled down the aisle one day . . . and said, ‘Hi, I’m Fr. Don. Who are you and where are you from?’” said Sr. Margaret Mary, who attended the Wednesday afternoon ordination Mass with Sister of St. Benedict Center Cecilia Cannon and their mutual friend Hester Lewis. “We became fast friends at that moment.”
After that encounter at St. Anthony Parish, Sr. Margaret Mary said she continued to pray for him.
“I prayed for him for all the time that he was away at the missions and really kept my ear to the ground to when he would return,” Sr. Margaret Mary said. “He was surprised. I said to him, ‘I prayed for you always,’ and he said, ‘I can’t believe you remembered me.’ I said, ‘I would not forget you, Father. You are special.’”
Perry parish celebrates its 150th anniversary
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PERRY — Members of Holy Redeemer Parish in Perry are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.
In June, parishioners had a float in the Mt. Horeb Summer Frolic Parade. Riding on the float was Georgia Post, the oldest lifetime member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Joining her were parishioners Mary Sutter, Glenn Schwoerer, Mary Kay Sutter, Mitch Sutter, and Dan Hefty.
All of these families are part of the heritage of Holy Redeemer Parish, among many others.
Anniversary celebration
On Sunday, Aug. 7, there will be a 150th anniversary Mass at 2 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church. A reception will follow the Mass.
There will be historical displays and church directories can be purchased. Burrows Consulting and Cemetery Service will also be available to help with geneology of the parish cemetery.
Early settlers
The early settlers came from Germany to farm in this area, which reminded them of their homeland.
The Town of Perry was established in 1849. The town was named after Commodore Perry of Lake Erie fame.
Diocese offers ‘Lord Teach Me To Pray’ training
MADISON — The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will offer facilitator training Friday, July 29, to Saturday, July 30, for part one, and on July 31, for part three of the “Lord Teach Me To Pray” series. Training will be held at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center.
New musical settings may begin in September
MADISON — The diocesan Office of Worship, with the approval of Bishop Robert C. Morlino, has announced that parishes in the Diocese of Madison who wish to ease implementation of the new texts for the people may begin introducing the musical portions of the people’s parts of the Mass earlier than the general implementation date.