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MADISON — The Respect Life Committee of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host a two-part series, “Every Life is Worth Living.”

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, Fr. Pat Norris, OP, will present “Catholic Thought on End-of-Life Care.” Father Norris is priest chaplain and ethicist at St. Mary’s Hospital and the bishop’s coordinator for health care for the Diocese of Madison. He will explore Catholic ethical thought on assisted suicide/euthanasia and other end-of-life issues, including palliative care and hospice.

On May 14, 2015

Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Mary has been with Mother Olga throughout her life

VERONA — “The only way I was able to get to all these places and get to where I am today is because of one mother.”

When Mother Olga — who spoke the above words — talks about her life, people listen. When the gentle soul, only 4’10” but tall in love of Jesus and love for Mary, shared her story with hundreds of people, all eyes and ears were focused on her. She got everyone’s full attention.

On Thursday, May 7, St. Christopher Parish in Verona hosted the spring St. Thérèse Lecture called “From Baghdad to Boston: A Journey under the Shadow of Our Lady.”

On May 14, 2015

Abbot Marcel Rooney

Adaptation and renewal of Religious Life: A return to the sources of Christian life

Editor’s note: During this Year of Consecrated Life, this is the fourth in a series based on the Second Vatican Council’s document, Perfectae Caritatis (Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life) written by Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB, former abbot primate of the Benedictine order who now resides in Madison.

When the Second Vatican Council called for the renewal of Religious Life, it was not speaking primarily about the externals which characterized that life, such as the Religious habit to be worn, the living arrangements of communities and individuals, etc.

Rather, from the outset, the council was concerned about the deeply interior renewal of this special sign of the Church’s life.

On April 2, 2015

Kevin Wondrash

Free Alzheimer’s/dementia series

JANESVILLE — The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County/Dementia Care Specialist is presenting a free Alzheimer’s disease and dementia educational series at the Job Center, 1900 Center Ave.

Each program in the series, “Stepping Stones to Understanding Dementia: Diagnosis to End of Life,” is free of charge and begins at 6 p.m. Upcoming installments include:

On September 25, 2014

Kevin Wondrash

Parishes sponsor ‘Caring for Our Aging Parents’ series

MADISON — As our parents age, they may experience some decline. That can cause a sometimes difficult transition from being their child to being their primary caregiver.

How do we address these changes and challenges with love, strengthened and supported by our Catholic faith? How do we care for ourselves and remain grounded in hope?

On September 11, 2014

Kevin Wondrash

Parish sponsors grief support series

MADISON — Those suffering grief from the loss of a loved one are invited to attend a four-week video series entitled “No One Cries the Wrong Way” on Wednesdays from Oct. 1 through 22 with a group reunion on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

The series will be held at St. Dennis Church, 505 Dempsey Rd., and will be facilitated by members of the St. Dennis grief ministry team. There will be prayer service, group discussion, and refreshments.

On April 24, 2014

Kevin Wondrash

Fr. Marquette Living Faith Series

MONTELLO — The next Fr. Marquette Living Faith Series will be held on Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish in Montello.

Speakers will be John and Sarah Ramthun, founders of the non profit organization 6:8 from Sauk Prairie. 6:8 is local non– profit organization that strives to transform communities by making service personal through intentional community. 6:8 is supported by the four pillars of: Experience (Micah 6:8), Education (Mark 6:8), Exhortation (Isaiah 6:8), and Embodiment (1 Timothy 6:8)

On February 19, 2014

Kevin Wondrash

St. Dennis Parish in Madison sponsors grief support series

MADISON — A four-week series entitled “Moving Through Grief” will be held at St. Dennis Parish, 505 Dempsey Rd., in the gathering area on Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, and April 2. A group reunion will be held on Wednesday, April 30.

Each session will he held 7 to 9 p.m. and will be facilitated by members of the St. Dennis Grief Ministry Team. The series will include team presentations, prayer, small group discussion, handouts, and refreshments.

On November 20, 2013

Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

St. Thérèse lecture covers physics, existence of God

MADISON — For the second time this month, the auditorium inside the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison was packed with a Friday night audience. Back on November 1, All Saints Day, hundreds gathered to hear Fr. Michael Gaitley talk on 33 Days to Morning Glory and the consecration to Jesus through Mary.

On September 19, 2013

Kim Donohoe, For the Catholic Herald

St. Ambrose Academy Faculty Lecture Series resumes with all new topics for 2013-14

MADISON — Inspired by the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven,” St. Ambrose Academy is once again highlighting the expertise of faculty this year with another Faculty Lecture Series, all new for 2013-14.

These lectures, which are free and open to the public, provide an opportunity for community members to consider an interesting topic, learn something new, and grow in the faith.