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Living well and aging well
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| A standing-room only crowd listens to the morning keynote session at the at the fourth annual Catholic Charities Aging Conference held May 15 at the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison. (Catholic Herald photo/Kevin Wondrash) |
MADISON — All of us want to know how we can live well and age well. Catholic Charities (CC) of the Diocese of Madison gave plenty of suggestions on making that happen at its annual Aging Conference.
The fourth annual conference held on May 15 at the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison drew a record number of participants.
Bill Hamilton, director of Aging Services for Catholic Charities, welcomed those attending the day. “As a leader in providing aging services, Catholic Charities is happy to provide this community outreach,” he said.
He noted that CC has six programs for older adults: Elder Mentor, Companion Care, Respite Care, Adult Day Center, Caregiver Training, and the All Saints Neighborhood. “We have a really nice package of services for older adults,” said Hamilton.
Personnel changes in the diocese
MADISON — There have been a number of personnel changes and updates in the Diocese of Madison this year.
Daun Maier, executive director of the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation, Inc.
Daun Maier will serve as the first executive director of the newly formed Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF), effective July 1.
The CDMF’s principal function is to serve parishes, parish schools, parish members, and other charitable endeavors within the diocese.
Personnel changes in the diocese
MADISON — There have been a number of personnel changes and updates in the Diocese of Madison this year.
Daun Maier, executive director of the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation, Inc.
Daun Maier will serve as the first executive director of the newly formed Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF), effective July 1.
The CDMF’s principal function is to serve parishes, parish schools, parish members, and other charitable endeavors within the diocese.
Solemn High Masses in Diocese of Madison
There will be Solemn High Masses in the Diocese of Madison in May and June. Everyone is welcome to attend these liturgies:
Solemn High Masses in Diocese of Madison
There will be Solemn High Masses in the Diocese of Madison in May and June. Everyone is welcome to attend these liturgies:
Upcoming Natural Family Planning classes
MADISON — Upcoming Natural Family Planning (NFP) classes in the Diocese of Madison include:
Couple to Couple League (CCL) Sympto-Thermal Method
Attend one of the following classes (two additional classes will be scheduled by the group at the first class):
- Janesville — St. John Vianney Parish
Catholic attorneys impact hunger here and abroad
MADISON — The St. Thomas More Society of Catholic attorneys in the Diocese of Madison challenged themselves to live Lent by making a difference in world and local hunger issues.
In March, approximately 30 attendees were inspired by an ethics lecture based on the life of Abraham Lincoln. They were further inspired to give $300 to the Rice Bowl project of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Mobile Food Pantry locations in dioceseThe hard work and dedication of volunteers at these participating parishes help relieve hunger: Corpus Christi in Boscobel, St. Joseph in Fort Atkinson, SS. Anthony and Phillip in Highland, St. John Vianney in Janesville, St. Clare Parish and St. Vincent de Paul in Monroe, St. Mary in Palmyra, St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary in Pardeeville, St. John in Patch Grove, St. Mary in Platteville, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish and St. Vincent de Paul in Portage, and Sacred Heart in Reedsburg. |
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Faith opportunities for women
Diocesan convention
BARABOO — Join Catholic women from the diocese to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) and “Find Grace through Faith, Trust, & Patience” at the annual MDCCW convention.
The Sauk Vicariate will host this event, beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20, and continuing the next day at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, 626 Hwy. 12, Baraboo.
St. George Trek now accepting applications from Scouts in diocese
MADISON — The Diocese of Madison Catholic Committee on Scouting (DMCCS) is now in the process of selecting Scouts to represent the diocese on the 2015 St. George Trek.
DMCCS has sent five Scouts on the St. George Trek annually since 2009 and is looking for two candidates to be a part of the Trek, which will take place between July 8 and 23 of 2015.