CROSS PLAINS — St. Francis Xavier Parish, 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, is inviting people to connect at a series of events planned throughout the year.
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Football, cremation, and the Church
Green Bay Packers’ elite running back, Aaron Jones. Jones lost a medallion containing some of his father’s ashes when it came loose from a chain he was wearing around his neck during a September 20 game against the Detroit Lions.
Bishop Morlino faced societal issues and economic downturn
During his time as leader of the Diocese of Madison, Bishop Robert C. Morlino faced a number of societal issues as well as a severe economic downturn.
From foster care to adoption: Baraboo couple offers welcoming home to children in need
“Was she in your tummy too?” The words came out of Tammy Johnson’s then-four-year-old daughter as she pointed at a pregnant woman’s toddler inside of Walgreens.
St. Ambrose Academy’s Fall Breakfast Tour welcomes visitors
MADISON — Come see the Ambrose Advantage first-hand. Visitors who encounter St. Ambrose Academy (SAA) often comment on the character of the students, the impressive classroom dynamics, the engaging faculty, and the “something special” they can’t quite put their finger on.
Msgr. Paul J. Swain named Bishop of Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D., in 2006
On August 31, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Msgr. Paul J. Swain as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D.
Longtime worship, choir director Pat Gorman dies
Dr. Patrick Gorman, who served as the director of the Madison Diocesan Choir and the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Madison, both for more than two decades, has died at the age of 58.
Bishop praises first responders for Christ-like compassion at annual Blue Mass
“Be consoled in those moments of exhaustion,” Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison told the first responders attending the fourth annual Blue Mass in Madison on September 17. “Those moments of perhaps desperation, those moments where you may want to give up and think this isn’t worth it or no one appreciates this. In those moments, think of how profoundly that you are like Christ.”
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Madison asks people to ‘ignite’ their faith
MADISON — As Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish (QP) “Returns Strong,” their goal of re-connecting with the community and re-energizing parishioners, kicks off this October with IGNITE-A Festival of Discovery.
Camp Gray thanks Knights for years of support
BARABOO — They are known for hosting pancake breakfasts and for handing out Tootsie Rolls.