editorial – Page 11 – Madison Catholic Herald

I have a problem. Every time I see a potentially controversial Facebook post, tweet, message board posting, online news story, or any other message of the sort, I am immediately drawn to and sucked into the comments section.

For those unfamiliar with the more social media-esque methods of sharing news and information, the comments section allows people who’ve read the article — or just glanced at the headline — to type out and share their thoughts on it for all to see. These comments are often opinionated, emotional, or a reflection of one’s thoughts while reading said article or post.

These comments, even in the online Catholic media, can lead to a lot of back and forth debating — or let’s be honest, arguing — sometimes getting very personal.

On July 2, 2020May 14, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Parting thoughts on editorial writing and importance of the Catholic press

When he named me editor of the Catholic Herald in 1986, Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell expressed his confidence in me and encouraged me to write “one solid editorial” every week.

I’ve lived up to his request. In these 34 years, I estimate I’ve written almost 1,600 editorials.

On June 11, 2020May 14, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

God and country tell us to love our neighbor

The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has caused us to be more aware of the racism and injustice that have plagued our country for centuries.

On May 28, 2020May 14, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Let’s be on fire for new Evangelization Initiative

Bishop Donald J. Hying is officially launching his Evangelization Initiative in the Diocese of Madison on Pentecost Sunday, celebrated on May 31 this year.

On May 21, 2020May 14, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Close encounters with St. John Paul II

As we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II this week, it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the pontificate of this remarkable Holy Father.

On May 14, 2020May 14, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Support people with mental illness

A close relative in my family, who is now deceased, struggled for many years with mental illness.

Although she sought help from psychiatrists, had regular counseling sessions, and took prescribed drugs, she still dealt with the problem of depression.

On May 7, 2020May 14, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Helping mothers in need

As Mother’s Day approaches on Sunday, May 10, our thoughts turn to the importance of all mothers in our lives.

On April 30, 2020February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Be generous in giving

During the coronavirus pandemic, many Catholic parishes throughout the country have experienced a decline in weekly collections.

On April 23, 2020February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Mark 50th anniversary of Earth Day

This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day founded by Wisconsin’s own Senator Gaylord Nelson.

Earth Day is on April 22, but I think we can observe it throughout the month of April or all year for that matter. In this year of the coronavirus pandemic, group activities may not be appropriate now. But there are plenty of ways to mark the anniversary, especially for children and parents-turned-at-home-educators.

Health care workers deserve our gratitude

On March 16, I was taken unconscious to University Hospital in Madison, suffering from heart, kidney, and lung failure.

I still don’t remember my first two days in the hospital. When I regained consciousness, I was shocked to find myself in the ICU with tubes connecting me with life-support systems.