Fredrich Nietzsche wrote in the 19th century that “Hope is the worst of evils, for it prolongs the torments of man.” For Nietzsche, hope was God’s carrot over the hot coals of life.
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Apostolate returns to Lake Delton — Special day for disabled and elderly adapts to changing circumstances
Many of those returning to Wisconsin Dells for the annual summer program hosted by the Apostolate to the Handicapped were curious about what was to come.
Maureen Duhn named president of Creighton Model organization
Local Creighton Model instructor Maureen Duhn was recently elected president of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals (AAFCP), an organization founded to promote the Creighton Model of fertility care through education, research, and leadership.
Parish Leadership Day to focus on forgiveness
Parish Leadership Day will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The event will be a one-day exploration of forgiveness and reconciliation both as a sacrament of the Church and as a practical necessity in the post 9/11 world.
One year of Summorum Pontificum: Bishop to celebrate Pontifical High Mass at the Throne
MADISON — On the first anniversary of the implementation of Summorum Pontificum, September 14, Bishop Robert C. Morlino will celebrate a Pontifical High Mass at the Throne according to the 1962 Roman Missal at 2 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, 120 W. Johnson St., Madison.
Wisconsin bishops share resources on Faithful Citizenship
In 2008, as in past election years, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, has prepared a series of resources to help Catholics reflect on their duties as faithful citizens.
Pregnancy loss and unresolved grief — Clinical training day for health care professionals and others
Living means facing loss. Some losses, such as losing an item with sentimental value, cause pangs of regret even years later. Other more serious losses, such as losing a friendship, can be a cause of grief for a very long time, even for life.
Focusing on families and faith: Addressing the teachings of Humanae Vitae
MADISON — In his talk at the recent Diocesan Family Picnic, held on the back lawn of the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center in Madison, Bishop Robert C. Morlino addressed parents and teens attending on the topic of Humanae Vitae, the controversial papal encyclical celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
‘Uniting Women of Faith’ theme of diocesan convention
BELMONT — The Grant Vicariate will host the 59th annual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19, at the Belmont Inn and Suites Convention Center here. The theme is “Uniting Women of Faith.”
Keynote speaker will be Jeffrey Arrowood of From the Abbey. His keynote will be “Take Control of Your Life,” during which he will offer “ways for women to use their time to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him.”