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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Tragedy may lead to interfaith solidarity

Maybe out of tragedy, the world might find some good, if outcries against the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand have shown.

Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the attacks, which left at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured. Speaking to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square on March 17, the Holy Father said, “I pray for the dead and injured and their families. I am close to our Muslim brothers and all that community. I renew my invitation for prayer and gestures of peace to combat hatred and violence.”

Both Pope Francis and everyone in the square observed a moment of silence for the victims.

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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Tragedy may lead to interfaith solidarity

Maybe out of tragedy, the world might find some good, if outcries against the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand have shown.

Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the attacks, which left at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured. Speaking to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square on March 17, the Holy Father said, “I pray for the dead and injured and their families. I am close to our Muslim brothers and all that community. I renew my invitation for prayer and gestures of peace to combat hatred and violence.”

Both Pope Francis and everyone in the square observed a moment of silence for the victims.

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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Why I give to the Annual Catholic Appeal

Why do I continue to give to the Annual Catholic Appeal in the Diocese of Madison?

Editor's View by Mary C. Uhler

Here are just some of the reasons.

• Our priests — All Catholics in the Diocese of Madison have priests who celebrate Mass, preside at sacraments, and provide counseling to parishioners and those in hospitals and nursing homes. These priests received their education before ordination as seminarians through the support of the diocese. And even after ordination, our priests receive continuing education through our diocese.

• Our schools and religious education programs — Many parents in the Diocese of Madison like me have children who attended or are attending Catholic schools or religious education programs. These children have principals, teachers, and catechists who received training and support through our diocesan offices.

• Camp Gray — My children attended Camp Gray for summer camp and for Confirmation retreats. The camp receives support from the ACA.

• Marriage and family programs — My husband and I participated in a Marriage Encounter weekend, and for many years we’ve been a FOCCUS Marriage Preparation couple. Training and support for these programs are offered through the ACA.

‘In the Light of Faith’

The theme of this year’s ACA is “In the Light of Faith.” It emphasizes how we all get to know, love, and serve God better through our diocesan services.

This year’s goal is $3.5 million. Here is how the goal is divided into various areas:

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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Remember the imprisoned

Editor's View by Mary C. Uhler

When Jesus was dying on the cross, one of the thieves being executed with him named Dismas — often called the good thief — turned to Jesus for mercy and asked, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom” (Luke 23:42).

Jesus turned to him and said, “This day you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43).

Dismas Ministry

We have a national Catholic outreach among prisoners and those affected by crime named Dismas Ministry, which is headquartered in Milwaukee. Their logo represents the cross of Christ and the cross of the repentant criminal side of side.Dismas MinistryJesus turned to him and said, “This day you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). When Jesus was dying on the cross, one of the thieves being executed with him named Dismas — often called the good thief — turned to Jesus for mercy and asked, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom” (Luke 23:42).

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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Why we need Catholic press more than ever

Editor's View by Mary C. Uhler

It’s interesting to look back on the history of the United States and the role of the Catholic press. It turns out that many of the same issues facing our country today were also impacting society in the early days of our country.

The Catholic Press Association (CPA) of the United States & Canada discusses the history of the Catholic press on its website (www.catholicpress.org). It says, “As the United States was forming, nativism, or opposition to immigration, was strong. This lack of social standing placed pressure on immigrants and created a need to unite and educate, to bring news from home, and to fight for civil and religious rights in a new country. The immigrants accomplished this by forming societies and associations, and creating Catholic journals and newspapers.”

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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Work together to keep government open

President Donald Trump announced on Friday, Jan. 25, that he would grant a temporary, three-week reopening of the federal government, even without a deal for border wall funding.

He signed a bill to reopen the government until February 15 and promised that federal employees would receive their backpay “very quickly.”

I was happy to hear that the federal government was reopening, but this doesn’t mean we won’t face a shut-down again in the future. We have to do something to get our government back on track permanently.

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