Canceled last year because of the pandemic, this year’s convention coincided with the 75th anniversary of the diocese while celebrating the 101st anniversary of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW).
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Diocesan Council of Catholic Women virtual convention to be held on June 12
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will be the featured speaker at the annual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) to be held virtually Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Catholics at the Capitol 2021 goes virtual
MADISON — Due to the current pandemic and numerous factors affecting individuals’ ability to travel and gather, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) is announcing the cancellation of the Catholics at the Capitol in-person event scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021. However, in lieu of the in-person event, the WCC is sponsoring a free virtual advocacy day on April 21 and has just opened the online registration: www.wisconsincatholic.org/catholics-at-the-capitol
“Catholics at the Capitol is something that we and our Catholic partners have regularly hosted for 20 years,” said WCC Executive Director Kim Vercauteren. “We’re going to miss having Catholics come together from all over Wisconsin for this day of prayer, fellowship, and advocacy. However, it remains vitally important that policymakers hear from the faithful during these challenging times. We wanted to make certain that the collective Catholic voice was still present and heard at the State Capitol.”
2021 MDCCW convention to be virtual
WAUNAKEE — Women of the diocese are asked to save the date of Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an abbreviated virtual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW).
In announcing the shortened virtual event to replace the annual convention, the planning committee said, “The West Dane Vicariate is looking forward to welcoming you to our 2021 conference this summer. We missed seeing you last June, but promise to make 2021 a conference to remember as we celebrate 100 years (actually 101 by now), safe from COVID-19, and thanking God for who we are and what we do.”
Online event
The online event “is geared to be uplifting and encouraging while celebrating all that women have done in the Madison diocese to make our world a better place,” said Rosa Ropers, president of the West Dane Vicariate CCW (Council of Catholic Women), this year’s host.Catholic Charities 25th annual Faith in Action virtual event
MADISON — Due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities of Madison created a virtual event to celebrate faith in action across the diocese.
Several organizations came together to make a memorable evening on December 1.
SSM Health, the Catholic Multicultural Center, the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities, Edgewood High School, St. Peter School in Ashton, and Catholic Charities programs all pitched in to spread a message of hope this Advent season.Madison Catholic Woman’s Club opens hearts to children in need
Suzanne Holtz, music therapist at Hospice of Dubuque, has a passion for helping people find their voice and tell their stories using music.
Catholic speakers highlight virtual business conference
Legatus International invites you to the free Business Leadership Virtual Conference featuring Catholic speakers on ethics, culture, innovation, and servant leadership with names like Larry Kudlow, Sarah Elk, Al Kresta, Raymond Arroyo, and more than 60 others.
Dane County order calls for virtual classes
On Friday, Aug. 21, while some Catholic schools in Dane County were just a few days away from opening their doors to in-person classes for all students, Public Health of Dane County and Madison issued Emergency Order #9.
St. Ambrose Academy to seek legal action after Dane County school order
MADISON — As you likely know, Dane County officials announced late on Friday, Aug. 21, that our Dane County Catholic classrooms could not open for in-person instruction for students in the third grade and above.
This was only 60 hours before many of our schools were slated to open.
As we have since March, the diocese and her schools have not wanted to defy state or county orders.
Accordingly, we have chosen to delay the first day of school for most Dane County Catholic schools until after Labor Day.
Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage coming to Diocese of Madison
PRINCETON/NESKORO — Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers, LTD, will lead a Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage in the Diocese of Madison.
They will be visiting St. John Catholic School in Princeton and St. James Catholic Church in Neshkoro on Thursday, March 19. The scheduled presenters are Pamela and James Barton from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
The Volunteers were founded in the Diocese of Syracuse, N.Y., on July 16, 2002. In 2012, to honor the association’s 10th anniversary, Pope Benedict granted a plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions, to those who attend the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience. Since so many responded to this grace, in 2013, Pope Francis granted a second plenary indulgence extending through 2020.