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MADISON — Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee, spoke at a public hearing held January 12 at the State Capitol against a bill that would, if passed, repeal the statute of limitations for all civil suits filed by childhood sexual abuse victims.

Senate Bill 319 and its counterpart AB-453, currently in committee in the State Assembly, would also create a window for suits previously barred by the statute of limitations. The current statute, amended in 2003, allows child sexual abuse victims 17 years past their 18th birthday to bring a case to civil court against their perpetrator or the perpetrator’s employer if the assault occurred due in part to the employer’s negligence.

On January 28, 2010

Pat Casucci, Catholic Herald Correspondent

Beloit nurse describes need for Haiti orphanage donations


	Beloit nurse Pam Charles ministers to a child at the orphanage in Haiti where she was working as a volunteer when the earthquake struck. (Contributed photo)

BELOIT — A call for action comes through in Pam Charles’ voice as she describes the urgent need for donations of money for an orphanage in Haiti where she was a volunteer when the January 12 earthquake hit the island nation.

Charles, a nurse, mother of four children, and member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Beloit, was in Haiti with a group of six women serving as volunteers for Health Ministries for Haiti (HMH). The team was providing medical care at a mobile clinic and at an orphanage at Croix de Bouquet, a town near the capital city of Port-au-Prince and the international airport.

	For updated information on the Diocese of Madison’s collection for Catholic Relief Services aid to Haiti, click here

Charles is making a determined effort for donations. “Our work now is to raise funds. I’ve seen the need in Haiti. I’m trying to help get the message out the best I can that money is needed so the children in the orphanage can have a better life.”

HMH is a non-profit Christian group founded by Madison nurse Jennifer Weitzel Blahnik. Her sister, Sarah Weitzel Cain, an imaging technician at Beloit Memorial Hospital, assists with the ministry. Both are Beloit natives. Also with the group was Mary Parry, Beloit, serving as a support person, and two nurses from Madison.

On January 28, 2010September 27, 2023

Eric Schiedermayer, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Diocese of Madison

Evangelization and Catechesis: Helping others know Christ

One major mission of the Church is that of “teaching” (see Matt. 28:20 where Jesus gives “the Great Commission”), and a sizable portion of the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) money goes to support diocesan activities related to this work.

On January 28, 2010

Kat Wagner, Catholic Herald Staff

Presence of priests is significant part of Catholic education

It would be difficult to forget the huge contribution Sisters have made to the Catholic education in schools across the globe. In a similar way, many who have attended Catholic schools can also recall the priests who were present for catechesis classes or daily Mass, or perhaps for their First Communion or First Reconciliation.

On January 28, 2010August 1, 2024

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Revival mission kicks off on Super Bowl weekend

Fr. Thomas Sullivan will begin a renewal mission for the members of the new forming Corpus Christi Parish and anyone else who would like to hear him preach the Word of God.

On January 28, 2010July 17, 2024

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NFP method now offered in diocese

The Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (NFP), as taught by the Family of the Americas Foundation (FAF), will be available in the Diocese of Madison beginning in February.

On January 28, 2010July 17, 2024

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Recycle the Warmth

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Recycle the Warmth blanket drive slated for January 29 to 31 will help provide warmth and comfort for local families struggling with poverty. The society is urging area residents to search closets — or use their checkbooks — to provide blankets and bedding.

On January 28, 2010August 1, 2024

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Young Adult Adoration Hour

Join other young adults for one hour of Eucharistic Adoration this week.

On January 21, 2010

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Annual Catholic Appeal seeks support for Church’s mission

MADISON — In 2009, the Diocese of Madison launched its first Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) to support the ministries and services it provides in the 11-county diocese.