MADISON — The diocesan Office of Worship, with the approval of Bishop Robert C. Morlino, has announced that parishes in the Diocese of Madison who wish to ease implementation of the new texts for the people may begin introducing the musical portions of the people’s parts of the Mass earlier than the general implementation date.
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New Roman Missal workshops offered
MADISON — The Office of Worship is sponsoring eight workshops on the New Roman Missal that are open to all people of the Diocese.
Sister Marie Owen (Clarke) Monaghan, OP, dies
SINSINAWA — Sister Marie Owen Monaghan, OP, died April 29, 2011, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WIsc. The funeral Mass was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa May 5, 2011, followed by burial at the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Sister Marie Owen made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican March 8, 1939, and her final profession August 5, 1942. She taught for 22 years, served as principal for 21 years, ministered in schools as an administrative assistant for four years, and served as a pastoral minister for 12 years. Sr. Marie Owen served in Wisconsin, the District of Columbus, Minnesota, Illinois, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Iowa.
A short life bookended by tragedy
The youth choir Christina Green belonged to performs just once a month, on the second Sunday at the 9 a.m. Mass. And sure enough, the day after the nine-year-old was killed in Tucson, Ariz., the youngest victim of the shooting targeting Representative Gabrielle Giffords, St. Odilia’s youth choir sang.
It was January 9, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and there was just one Baptism at that Mass, a nine-year-old girl.
That wasn’t lost on Fr. Richard Troutman, pastor of St. Odilia Parish in Tuscon, Ariz.
Sister Cornelia Graf, OP, dies
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Workshops on music and new Roman Missal
MADISON — The Office of Worship of the Diocese of Madison is sponsoring workshops for clergy and parish music and liturgy leaders entitled “Music and the New Roman Missal.”
Roe vs. Wade challenges us to protect the unborn
In 1925 Dorothy Day became pregnant. Because of a previous abortion, her pregnancy seemed a miracle. Now she had to make the toughest decision she ever made. If she gave birth, Forster Batterham, the child’s father, would probably leave her. He would stay with her if she aborted their baby.
On March 4, 1926, Dorothy gave birth to Tamar Teresa. She had her baptized and raised her as a Catholic. Later, Dorothy Day became a Catholic. Her decision caused her to lose the man she loved. But she gained salvation for herself and Tamara.
Camp Gray benefits from presence of priests
Amid the usual camp trappings of games, outdoor activities, new friends, this past summer Camp Gray was able to offer an added dimension to its spiritual offerings.
The lasting spirit of Christmas
During World War II near London, on Christmas morning, some lonely American soldiers looked for a Mass to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
As they searched, they discovered an old gray stone building. Carved over the door were the words, “Queen Anne’s Orphanage.” They knocked and a matron came to the door. She explained that the children were orphans whose parents had been killed in bombing raids.
Sharing the Christmas spirit
The soldiers went inside as the children tumbled happily out of bed and hurried into the gray guest room. There were no Christmas trees, crib, or presents.
Bishop Morlino to celebrate Mass in extraordinary form
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino is scheduled to preside and preach at a Mass in the Extraordinary Form at St. Patrick Church, 404 E. Main St., on Sunday, September 5, at 9 a.m.