BARABOO — Book one of the new children’s Spring Pond Series, A Sunny Day at Spring Pond by Baraboo author Pamela R. Quinlan, is now available in paperback version.
BARABOO — Book one of the new children’s Spring Pond Series, A Sunny Day at Spring Pond by Baraboo author Pamela R. Quinlan, is now available in paperback version.
The woodsy campsite was abuzz with activity during the last week of Camp Gray. Campers talked, laughed, and engaged in their new favorite game, played inside an octagon, which they call “Panda Ball.”
BARABOO — It was a joyful day at Durward’s Glen on Saturday, May 14, as the new local owners celebrated their purchase of the retreat and educational center.
DURWARD’S GLEN — “We’ve got it!” announced Director Mardell Krejchik at Durward’s Glen.
Effective April 28, 2011, the non-profit group Durward’s Glen Our Lady of the Rosary Group (OLRG) Ltd. owns and operates this 150-year-old Catholic retreat center and nature sanctuary.
Fr. Rick Heilman leads a family Rosary at the Mary, Mother of God Grotto at Durward’s Glen Retreat Center near Baraboo during the recent Fall Faith and Family Marian Conference. (Catholic Herald photo/Joe Ptak) For more pictures click here. |
BARABOO — At 7:30 a.m. on September 25, the Carillon bells rang at Durward’s Glen Retreat Center in the Baraboo River Valley, greeting pilgrims as they arrived to attend this year’s annual Fall Faith and Family Marian Conference, “Do Whatever He Tells You.”
Our Lady from the newly built, “Mary, Mother of God Grotto,” seemed to come alive as she stood watching over her guests as they entered the Immaculate Conception Chapel at the base of the hill. Clearly, those who rose early, realizing the importance of not missing Confession before Mass, chose to respond to her call for this special day.
Greeters for this special occasion presented booths on the front porch. They were Nancy Chenery, a spokesperson from Miles Christi; Joe and Vonnie Clemens, volunteers for registration; and Rose Ann Blau, a Durward’s Glen historian.
Displayed nearby, a large picture of the Virgin Mary by Charles Durward and titled, “Madonna of the Embrace,” welcomed guests as they climbed the steps to the retreat center.
WISCONSIN DELLS— What happens when you need a friend and there’s no one there? Having no one to turn to in a moment of need is a trying experience for anyone, but especially for the poor.
WISCONSIN DELLS— What happens when you need a friend and there’s no one there? Having no one to turn to in a moment of need is a trying experience for anyone, but especially for the poor.
MADISON — On Friday, May 7, at 7 p.m. a documentary will air on some area ABC television affiliates on the Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin (HMMW).
The documentary will air in Madison, Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Wausau in Wisconsin and Waterloo/Dubuque in Iowa. Those outside the viewing areas can watch live streaming at www.wkow.com People from the HMMW board will be at the station in Madison to answer phones for viewers wishing to contribute.
BARABOO — Over 1,200 invitations were sent to past graduates, staff, and faculty for a centennial celebration and reunion that will take place at St. Joseph School on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The festivities will begin with Mass at 4 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Larry Bakke. Following Mass, all are invited to the school for supper, an open house, and entertainment. Alumni can take time to tour the school, laugh over memorabilia, and enjoy connecting with past acquaintances.
All of our parishes are hearing the call to reach out to those many people who are spiritually lost, wounded, or confused. All of us know people, including friends and co-workers, who are no longer practicing their faith.