MADISON — The Global Solidarity Program (GSP) relationship between the Diocese of Madison and the Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga that began with a meeting of our delegation to Ghana and the Ghanaian delegation in mid 2002, is successfully continuing.
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Support groups discontinued
Two support groups for those experiencing separation, divorce, or loss of relationships have been discontinued due to low attendance.
Young adults in diocese invited to World Youth Day 2011
MADISON — “Planted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith.” With these words of the venerable Apostle St. Paul, the Holy Father once again is inviting young people from all over the world to join him in the international celebration of World Youth Day (WYD) in Madrid, Spain, August 16 to 21, 2011. WYD is a celebration of the youthfulness and future hopes of the Church.
Pilgrims at the consistory
ROME, Italy — At first the thought of standing in line for baggage, hotel rooms, metal detectors, tickets, admissions, etc. in my orthotic-assisted shoes was a bit daunting.
Prayers to God for the unborn
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino presided over a vigil for the unborn November 27 at St. Patrick Church in Madison, leading people from around the diocese in prayer in communion with Pope Benedict XVI and faithful around the world.
Pray for all nascent life
Bishop Robert C. Morlino invites all to join him, in communion with Pope Benedict XVI, for a worldwide vigil on Saturday, Nov. 27, for all nascent human life.
St. Ambrose benefit dinner moves to the Marriott
MADISON — It’s been called the “event of the season” for Madison Catholics. St. Ambrose Academy once again invites all who value Catholic education to join them for their annual benefit dinner.
Bishop speaks on ‘signs of the times’
MADISON — Bishop John O. Barres, current bishop of Allentown, Pa., spoke to a group of about 100 Catholics, including priests, catechists, and parishioners from all over the diocese, on Thursday night, Nov. 11, at the Bishop O’Connor Center in conjunction with the ongoing St. Thérèse of Lisieux Lecture Series.
Cardinal-designate Raymond Burke’s friends are not surprised by elevation
His friends in the Diocese of Madison were not surprised to hear that Pope Benedict XVI is elevating Archbishop Raymond L. Burke to the status of cardinal on November 20.
Catholic Charities Faith in Action Awards Dinner
MIDDLETON — Catholic Charities (CC) of the Diocese of Madison had its largest crowd ever for its 15th annual Awards Dinner held on November 9 at the Marriott Hotel.