VERONA — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul recently purchased the former John Erickson Chevrolet dealership in Verona. The society plans to remodel what was showroom and service space and — by mid-September — open Dane County’s sixth St. Vincent de Paul thrift store.
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College student pedals in ‘Biking for Babies’ benefit ride
KAUKAUNA — When it comes to athletics and outdoor activities, Kevin Biese of Holy Cross Parish, here, enjoys trying anything and everything. He plays volleyball, tennis, and basketball. His pastimes include biking, hiking, and swimming. Throw in support for a good cause and he is ready to push himself physically like never before in his life.
Biese, who will be a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is biking more than 800 miles in seven days to raise money for three pro-life charities. Along with four other cyclists, he is pedaling from Covington, La., to Champaign, Ill., as a part of Biking for Babies. Funds raised through donations will support a new Women’s Care Center in Madison, the Champaign Pregnancy Resource Center and Students for Life of Illinois. The target is $15,000.
Potosi parish celebrates 175th anniversary
POTOSI — St. Thomas Parish will be celebrating its 175th anniversary on Sunday, July 17. There will be a celebration Mass at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Church, located at 101 Church St. in Potosi.
A loving farewell tribute to Sr. Ana Luisa
WATERTOWN — On Saturday, June 11, on the occasion of retirement of Sr. Ana Luisa Cespedes, O.P., a surprise party was held to say “goodbye” and “thank you” for all her hard work and dedication to our communities.
Parishes celebrate Body of Christ
MADISON — On Sunday, June 26, the Spanish-speaking community at Holy Redeemer Church, led by Fr. José Luis Vazquez, celebrated its annual Corpus Christi procession following the 11:30 AM Spanish Mass.
Habitat for Humanity meeting planned
MADISON — Habitat for Humanity of Dane County will have informational meetings for families interested in building in 2011 and 2012. Meetings will be held:
Brother Dutton School closes
BELOIT — Saturday, June 4, 2011 was declared “Brother Dutton School Day throughout the State of Wisconsin.” The proclamation was signed by Governor Scott Walker and also by Secretary of State Douglas LaFollette.
Cathedral parish purchases former school building
MADISON — “Alert parishioners may have noticed that a ‘sold’ sign has been put on the former St. Raphael School building at the corner of Henry St. and W. Washington Ave.,” Msgr. Kevin Holmes, rector of the Cathedral Parish in Madison, wrote in the June 19 parish bulletin.
Catholic Charities sponsors conference on autism
MADISON — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Madison is sponsoring a conference on autism to be held at two locations.
Corpus Christi Mass, procession, and breakfast planned at Durward’s Glen
BARABOO — On Sunday, June 26, Durward’s Glen will be having a Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession.