The General Motors plant in Janesville will stop production on December 23. More than 1,200 hourly GM workers will be laid off effective January 2 after their holiday vacation.
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Harpist joins Diocesan Choir for concert
Mary Ann Harr, principal harpist for the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, will join the Madison Diocesan Choir and its director, Dr. Patrick Gorman, as special guest for their Lessons and Carols Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center.
Our Lady of Guadalupe inspires devotion
In 1531, Juan Diego, a convert in Mexico, met a beautiful woman who said, “My dear little son, I love you. I desire you to know who I am. I am the ever-virgin Mary, Mother of the true God who gives life and maintains its existence. He created all things. He is in all places. He is Lord of Heaven and Earth.
International, Eucharistic centered youth retreat
Youth and young adults, ages 13 to 30, are invited to take part in an exciting event taking place at the Bishop O’Connor Center on March 20 to 22, 2009.
Bless Our Priest Collection held Dec. 13, 14
On the weekend of December 13 and 14 we encourage all to reflect upon the great impact our priests have had on our lives here in the Diocese of Madison.
Seminarian 2008 caroling schedule is announced
Diocese of Madison seminarians are planning their 46th annual caroling tour. The group plans to go caroling at sites across the diocese December 20 and 21.
Portage parish celebrates 175th anniversary
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish began a year-long celebration of its 175th anniversary with a logo of the cross with the wording, “Our Legacy — Our Future.”
Development consultant named for new pro-life clinic
Our Lady of Hope Clinic has recruited the services of development consultant Steve Karlen.
Eberle, Peterson join Catholic Knights
Curtis Eberle, Prairie du Sac, and Kyle Peterson, Madison, have joined Catholic Knights as financial services representatives. They are both affiliated with the Madison Agency located at 590 Grand Canyon Dr. in Madison.
Rural Life Office reports on diocesan flood response
The Rural Life Office of the Diocese of Madison began receiving field condition updates from our Diocesan Rural Life Network members throughout the month of May and early June, and the reports were quite startling.