This past week, the Diocese of Madison seminarians gathered at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center for the annual reunion with the bishop.
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Christ the King Parish celebrates 40th anniversary
For some people a 40th birthday comes as a shock. For Christ the King Parish, its 40th birthday becomes an opportunity for reflection and for planning.
Celebrating 175 years of faith in Shullsburg
2010 marks the 175th anniversary of St. Matthew Parish in Shullsburg.
Wisconsin Dells parish welcomes visitors
WISCONSIN DELLS — As one enters the city of Wisconsin Dells, the population sign says 2,418. That’s the number of people who live year-round in this popular vacation destination.
Serving spiritual needs of Hispanic community
Thanks to the intercessory prayers and the dedicated work of a core group of devoted members from both the English and the Spanish communities, the Program of Catechesis of Holy Redeemer has become a clear and overwhelming success.
Mazzuchelli Mass, dinner, and tours
The Mazzuchelli Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus of Lancaster announced the annual memorial Mass to honor the Venerable Father Samuel Mazzuchelli will be held at St. Patrick Church in Benton on Sunday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m.
Support for Marriage Rally to be held July 27
On Tuesday, July 27, supporters of marriage will gather at the State Capitol to show support for the sanctity of marriage and to show appreciation for a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in favor of the state constitutional amendment.
Love begins here
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| Bridget, an incoming junior at St. Ambrose School in Madison, brushes accumulated grime off of the crucifix in St. Andrew Parish Cemetery in Verona, before painting it July 14 during the Love Begins Here service project. (Catholic Herald photo/Kat Wagner) Click here for more photos of Love Begins Here. |
VERONA — The final week of Love Begins Here could have been called “Extreme Church Makeover.”
Working outside in uninterrupted sun and what felt like enough heat to cook their dinner that night, groups of high school students painted the outside walls of St. Andrew Church in Verona and scrubbed the accumulated grime from the crucifix in the cemetery July 14. Another set of students was likewise engaged with cleaning and painting and other tasks at St. Bridget Church in Ridgeway.
These students had come from parishes and families around the Diocese of Madison to do work for those in need within the diocese.
Raised beds offer gardens for seniors
MADISON — A senior center gardening project that has been in the dreaming stage with one resident for several years has came to fruition this spring at the All Saints Retirement Community in Madison.
Rosary for the bishop extends worldwide
Rosary for the Bishop, an online campaign praying for Catholic bishops, celebrated six months of international service on July 1.