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Holy Family finds unity in their ‘newborn’ parish
The “newborn” parish of Holy Family held a Mass on July 22 in honor of the completed merger of St. Joseph Parish, Waterloo, and St. Mary of the Nativity Parish, Marshall. Bishop Robert C. Morlino celebrated what he praised as a “beautiful” liturgy, with pastor Fr. Michael Radowicz concelebrating.
New altars enhance historic church in Potosi
Combining function with fine art, local sculptor Gary David has been creating new altars and liturgical pieces for the historic St. Thomas Church in Potosi.
St. Michael, Dane and St. Patrick, Lodi merger
St. Michael Parish, Dane, and St. Patrick Parish, Lodi, are merged into Blessed Trinity Parish.
Diocese welcomes two new priests
Bishop Robert C. Morlino said it was “a night of miracles” as he welcomed people to the Mass marking the ordination of Frs. David Gabriel Johannes and Mark William Miller to the priesthood of Jesus Christ for the Diocese of Madison.
Praying for life, family, conversion
As the Rosary of bright yellow “Life” balloons was lifted above the Capitol building June 21, it paused a moment, suspended and twisting in the wind above the southwest wing, before rising further into the heavens.
Fr. Bernard Deitelhoff dies
Fr. Bernard Deitelhoff, a pastor emeritus of the Diocese of Madison, died June 19, 2012 at the age of 80 at his residence in Madison.
Nation rallies for religious freedom
Rallies for religious freedom were held in 158 cities across the United States June 8, drawing more than 60,000 participants in protest against the U.S. government’s intrusion into religious freedom through a recent federal Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate.
Two deacons ordained for the Diocese of Madison
It was a solemn yet joyful evening as Bishop Robert C. Morlino ordained Vincent Brewer and Garrett Kau to the Order of Deacons during a Mass celebrated on Friday, May 25, in the chapel of the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center in Madison.
Blessed Pope John Paul II: Influence continues today
A ripple effect is taking place from the many important documents and contributions made by Blessed Pope John Paul II in his lifetime, according to Professor Douglas Bushman , who gave an engaging talk about the life and works of John Paul the Great as part of a special diocesan event in his honor held at St. Maria Goretti Church on May 20.