Editorial – Page 53 – Madison Catholic Herald

When I think of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, I picture him smiling. Of course, Cardinal Dolan can be as serious as any priest, bishop, or cardinal can be, but it’s his smile that most people remember.

Why does he smile so much? Obviously he is a happy person and he loves people. But there’s more to it than that.

My encounters with the new cardinal date back to his time in Milwaukee. I met him soon after he started his ministry as archbishop there at a meeting of the staffs of the three Catholic Herald diocesan newspapers. I noticed right away that the new archbishop’s smile lit up the room.

On February 15, 2012February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Sidewalk counselors save lives: Retired firefighter keeps up efforts despite health

We all know that firefighters save lives by battling fires in our homes, offices, schools, and even our churches.

There is one retired firefighter in Wisconsin, however, who is saving lives on the streets. He is not putting out fires. Instead, he is a sidewalk counselor in Milwaukee, saving lives outside of an abortion clinic.

On February 8, 2012February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Advice to Komen: There are better ways to find a cure

In the past week we have heard the news that Susan G. Komen for the Cure was withdrawing future grant funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and its affiliates. Then after protests from PPFA supporters, Komen reversed its decision and said PPFA would remain eligible for grant funding.

On its Web site, Susan G. Komen for the Cure says it has “become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.” This is a worthy endeavor. We do want our society to work for early detection, better treatment, and hopefully a cure for breast cancer.

On February 1, 2012February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Serving the truth with courage: Diocesan newspapers play more important role than ever

Diocesan newspapers represent “significant places of encounter and attentive discernment for lay faithful involved in the social and political arena so that they can dialogue and find convergences and objectives for joint action in the service of the Gospel for the common good.”

On January 25, 2012February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Impact of Catholic schools felt by Miss America and many other faith-filled graduates

It was so nice to hear the new Miss America talking about the impact of her Catholic school education on her life and the development of her faith.

“My Catholic education has been so important in reach my goals. It gave me my foundation for my faith,” Laura Kaeppeler said in an interview with the Milwaukee Catholic Herald. “I praise God in how he’s rewarded me.”

On January 18, 2012February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Making a life-changing detour: Women’s Care Center offers pregnant women a chance to choose life

On January 23, 1973, the United States Supreme Court legalized abortion in the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision.

As we mark the 39th anniversary of that sad decision, many people have been praying and working to give all babies a chance to live. We know that we have to change minds and especially hearts on this issue.

On January 11, 2012February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

It’s Vocation Awareness Week: Pray! Invite! Encourage! Affirm! Vocations

Every year since 1976, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) as a special time when we pray for the renewal and strengthening of all vocations within the Church.

This includes the vocations of married and single people; men serving as priests, deacons, and Brothers; and women serving as religious Sisters.

On December 28, 2011February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler

Faith and public life: Religion should not be relegated only to the private sphere

During the holiday season, we were subjected again to “Christmas wars” about public displays of Nativity scenes and controversies over calling a Christmas tree by its real name.

These squabbles are really part of a deeper effort to relegate religious practice to the private sphere. There are those who say, “It’s okay for you to practice your faith, but do it behind closed doors.”

On December 15, 2011February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler

Communicating Christ’s message: We hope Cardinal Foley’s legacy will inspire others to carry on his work

With the death of Cardinal John P. Foley on December 11, we have lost a dedicated leader who helped the Church’s message reach people throughout the world.

Many of our readers heard his voice for 25 years on the television and radio broadcasts of the pope’s Christmas midnight Mass. Cardinal Foley always explained what was going on in a clear style. I still remember the way he pronounced “Cath – o – lic” by enunciating every syllable.

On December 8, 2011February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler

Keep Christ in Christmas: Something to remember during the busy holiday season

Remember when we used to wait until after Thanksgiving for Christmas decorations to be put up in public places and most homes? Now we start seeing Christmas decorations in September!

I still wait until after Thanksgiving to start decorating our home and do most of my Christmas shopping. The first Sunday of Advent should be the sign for Christians to start preparing the way of the Lord. After all, it’s Christ’s birthday that we are supposed to be celebrating on December 25.