Bishop Robert C. Morlino energized a crowd of over 500 persons attending the Rally for Religious Freedom held in the courtyard outside the U.S. District Courthouse in Madison on March 23.
Tag: 2012
Diocese welcomes those seeking the Church
One of the common myths of our time is that the Catholic Church is on the decline: that the faithful are a dwindling minority, becoming more and more irrelevant.
Training conference empowers pro-lifers to save lives
Perhaps the highlight of the day was the tearful introduction of Mareza and her baby, Joseph.
Moral decline in past 60 years: Due to legacy of Planned Parenthood, speaker charges
During the second half of the 20th century, we experienced many positive changes in our society in the United States, including greater respect for minorities and the expansion of opportunities for women, along with advances in technology, communications, and medical care.
Sr. Meinrad Pahlke, OP, dies
Sr. Meinrad Pahlke, OP, died Feb. 18, 2012, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis.
Sr. Mary James (Alice Margaret Mary) Geenen, dies
Sister Mary James (Alice Margaret Mary) Geenen entered Eternal Life February 20, 2012, the third child of Henry R. Geenen and Gladys Catherine (McCormick) Geenen. She was born March 31, 1919 in Freedom. She attended Saint Nicholas Elementary School. After graduating from high school she attended Saint Norbert College and Silver Lake College where she earned a BA Degree in Elementary Education with majors in Philosophy and English. She attended the University of Dayton earning a MS Degree in Elementary Education.
Priest appointment (Jan. 28, 2012)
Rev. Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following from Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, effective immediately:
To the threshold of the apostles
“Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days” (Galatians 1:18).
Beginning in early November 2011 and extending through much of 2012, the ad limina visits by United States bishops will constitute the most comprehensive review of Church life in the United States since Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005.
New priest appointments (Dec. 31, 2011)
Rev. Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following appointments made by Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, effective February 11, 2012 and announced at weekend Masses of Saturday and Sunday, December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012:
Janesville hospital opens new chapter
On December 3 and 4, St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic hosted an open house to begin a new chapter in health care for the Rock County and surrounding area.