The free community meal program held at the Catholic Multicultural Center until its closing by the Diocese of Madison May 28 has been temporarily relocated to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., starting June 15.
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Diocese cuts staff; parish to assume responsibility for CMC
MADISON — Due to a downturn in investment income and a new Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) which has not reached its goal, the Diocese of Madison announced on May 27 that it was cutting 19 full-time and four part-time diocesan employees and closing the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison.
However, on June 5 the diocese announced that Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Madison had offered to assume primary responsibility for the operation of the CMC. The offer, made through pastor, Msgr. Kenneth Fiedler, with the support and collaboration of neighboring pastors and parishes, was “weighed and gratefully accepted” by Bishop Robert C. Morlino.
Q & A on diocesan cutbacks, center closing
Following are questions and answers provided by the Diocese of Madison on the diocesan cutbacks and the closing of the Catholic Multicultural Center.
Local parish to assume primary responsibility of Catholic Multicultural Center
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Madison, has offered to assume primary responsibility for the operation of the Catholic Multicultural Center in Madison.
Economic crisis hits diocese, cuts announced
Due to serious effects of the long-term decline in investments and the increased cost of diocesan services, the Diocese of Madison announced cutbacks to its services and staff on May 27.
Eucharistic Adoration at new time at CMC
Starting now, Eucharistic Adoration at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) has changed from Sundays to Wednesdays after the Spanish Mass.
First training class for LAMP volunteers
LAMP (Latin American Mission Program) volunteers will spend two weeks this summer in Mexico to teach religion, arts and crafts, and English; help the teams; and do other work as needed.