Thirty-five roses were presented during the offertory at the Respect Life Mass at St. Patrick Church, beginning the Liturgy of the Eucharist on this Respect Life Sunday with a reminder of those who have lost their lives by abortion, euthanasia, executions and violence, especially the millions killed since abortion was legalized in the United States in 1963.
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Vicky Skilondz named associate director of planning
MADISON — Vicky Skilondz has been named associate director of the diocesan Office of Planning.
She will work with Grant Emmel, vice chancellor and director of the Office of Planning, to provide documentation, training, and oversight for the Trusting in the Spirit parish planning process.
“I’m excited to extend the diocese’s commitment to supporting parishes through Vicky’s customer service focus,” said Emmel. “Her gift for training and helping parish staff with their problems has already paid dividends as part of Trusting in the Spirit.”
Wesport tradition: Country Fair Fruitcakes
Delightfully nutty, moist, and “sinfully rich,” the world-famous Country Fare Fruitcakes made by the crew of volunteers at St. Mary of the Lake Parish are a community-building and parish-supporting tradition you can sink your teeth into.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop
Many people were inadvertently turned away from the October 4 Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Workshop at the Bishop O’Connor Center.
Faithful Citizenship presentations around the diocese
John Huebscher, executive director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC); Kim Wadas, associate director of the WCC; and Susanna Herro, diocesan director of Justice and Pastoral Outreach, will present “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” at the following locations. All are welcome to attend.
From ashes to gladness: Dedication of new church in Highland
After fire destroyed St. Anthony Church in Highland on April 17, 2002, the parish put a sign out front that said, “Church is people, not a building.”
Diocesan Hispanic Choir welcomes singers, instrumentalists
The Diocesan Hispanic Choir is beginning its eighth year with rehearsals held Monday evenings at the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison.
New name for Janesville hospital
SSM Health Care of Wisconsin announces that the new Janesville hospital to open in 2010 will be named St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital.
‘It’s God’s picture’ — Forty Days for life kicks off with pro-life photographer, prayer
The 40 Days for Life campaign began its ten-day countdown to the start of 40 days of prayer with a kick-off at Reindahl Park in Madison on September 13. The picnic and talks were followed by a walk to the nearby Planned Parenthood clinic on Orin Rd., praying the Rosary for an end to abortion.
Catholics in Highland welcome new church
HIGHLAND — On Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. Bishop William H. Bullock will preside at the dedication of the new SS. Anthony and Philip Church in Highland.
The members of SS. Anthony and Philip Parish invite everyone to share in their joy at this festive celebration.