This year, the connection between Nigeria and the Queen of Martyrs Pastorate in the Beloit area became stronger.
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Serving the homeless
Stateline Works of Mercy nears two years of community impact.
‘Setting the tone’ at Our Lady of the Assumption School
For Catholic Schools Week this year, OLA wants to “set the tone for the week,” said Principal Trevor Seivert. Seivert highlighted the fact that, “It is cool to know God. It’s cool to know Jesus, it’s cool to go to Mass on Sunday, and it’s cool to pray to the saints.”
Lost Brother Dutton keepsakes found
After more than 20 years, Steve Skelly of Janesville found long-lost letters, photos, and other personal belongings of Servant of God Joseph Dutton, also known as “Brother Dutton”.
Event to celebrate music director’s retirement
Though Randy Gracyalny is retiring after 33 years serving as Director of Music and Liturgy at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Parish, he has one last special concert planned for everyone to enjoy.
Beloit man to bike 24 hours to raise funds for Catholic education
Martin Reza, the father to three students at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School in Beloit, is doing his part to help other parents afford a Catholic education for their children.
‘Taco Sunday’ at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Beloit
BELOIT — Sharing their time and talent in appreciation for the Catholic education their children are receiving at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School, 10 Hispanic families work together each month to offer “Taco Sunday.”
Our Lady of Assumption School prepares for another year
Faith. Family. Future. As Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Catholic School in Beloit prepares for another year, it is with a focus on serving the whole student — body, mind, and soul.
News in Brief in the Diocese of Madison
Lenten Mission
MADISON — Bishop Donald J. Hying will lead a Lenten Mission at St. Dennis Parish, 505 Dempsey Rd., on Sunday and Monday, March 1 and 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The mission will include prayer, reflection, music, and fellowship. Childcare will be provided for children over age two.
Parish Mission
MADISON — A Parish Mission will be held at St. Peter Parish, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., on “The Importance of the Liturgical Reforms of the Second Vatican Council” with Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB. An introduction to the mission and a Mass will be held on Sunday, March 1, at 10 a.m. The mission will continue Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 4, 5, and 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Presentation on immigration
BELOIT — Asylum seeker or illegal alien? You’re invited to hear an expert on immigration law speak on Monday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the St. Thomas Parish Center, 822 E. Grand Ave, Beloit.
Attorney Sara Dady has been practicing family-based immigration law for over 13 years. Her cases involve obtaining visas for victims of domestic violence and other crimes, asylum law, as well as deportation defense.