On Friday, Nov. 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, Fr. Tim Renz was installed as the pastor of the newly merged St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish.
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Priest appointments (10-6-2024)
Very Rev. Tait Schroeder, Vicar General, announces the following priest appointments, effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Watertown church provides ‘Bible, bonfire, and beverages’ for young adults
Originally known as De Profundis, Latin for “out of the depths” from Psalm 130, Bible, Bonfire, and Beverages is a young adult Bible study, held every Monday at 7 p.m. and hosted by St. Bernard Church in Watertown, part of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Pastorate.
Trivia Night to be held in Watertown
WATERTOWN — The eighth annual Trivia Night hosted by the Home & School Association of the Watertown Catholic School will be held at the St. Henry campus on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Everyone is welcome. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun night of entertainment and friendly competition.Three Catholic schools enjoy trip to Gettysburg, Washington, D.C.
On Sunday, May 5, students from Watertown Catholic, Blessed Sacrament School in Madison, and St. Jerome School in Columbus boarded a bus bound for a five-day trip to Gettysburg, Pa., and Washington, D.C.
It was an adventure of a lifetime, and a great way to cap an almost 10-year career for some students at our schools.Trivia Night to be held in Watertown
WATERTOWN — Trivia, a pig, and lots of laughter . . . just a few of the things to look forward to at the seventh annual Trivia Night hosted by the Home & School Association of the Watertown Catholic School on the St. Henry campus on Saturday, Oct. 13.
Everyone is welcome. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun night of entertainment and friendly competition.Diocese of Madison statement regarding retired priest’s arrest and court appearance; accusations of sexual abuse of a minor
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MADISON — The Diocese of Madison offers the following brief statement, regarding the recent arrest and initial appearance in court of a retired priest of the diocese, Fr. William Nolan:
The diocese recently learned that Fr. William Nolan (64) was arrested by the Fort Atkinson police, with charges pending. Today, we were informed that he has been charged with six counts of second-degree sexual assault of a minor (under the age of 16), as documented in the formal criminal complaint, filed today in Jefferson County Circuit Court.
Upon learning of his arrest and pending charges a diocesan representative contacted the Fort Atkinson police assuring them of our full cooperation.
Simultaneously, and although Father Nolan has been retired since 2007 and does not hold any ecclesiastical office or function, Bishop Robert C. Morlino placed him on what is commonly called “administrative leave,” as required by the Essential Norms in force in the dioceses of the USA. This includes a total exclusion from any exercise of priestly ministry while the matter is pending. The diocese also began its own canonical process of investigating these allegations, and the diocesan Sexual Abuse Review Board was engaged.
Father Nolan retired from full-time ministry in the diocese in 2007, at his request. His last assignment was as pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Fort Atkinson, from 2002-2007. This is when and where the allegations being investigated are claimed to have taken place. They were brought directly to the civil authorities in Fort Atkinson and were only shared with Church officials as Father Nolan’s arrest was set in motion. This is the very first the diocese has heard of these accusations.
St. Patrick’s celebration in Watertown
WATERTOWN — The 2018 Watertown Catholic St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, hosted by St. Bernard Church, will take place on Saturday, March 17, from 4 to 7 p.m.
The event will celebrate the best in Irish food and entertainment, promising an evening of family fun. Choose a corned beef dinner, Reuben sandwich platter, or traditional bangers and mash (Irish sausages with mashed potatoes and gravy).
Watertown Catholic Community welcomes Chris Stefanick with REBOOT! LIVE! event
WATERTOWN — The Catholic community in Watertown (St. Bernard and St. Henry Parishes) is excited to be welcoming international speaker, author, and evangelist Chris Stefanick and his REBOOT! LIVE! event on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Watertown High School gymnasium.
REBOOT! LIVE! is the fun, inspiring, and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health, and more!
St. Bernard Church in Watertown reopens after restoration
WATERTOWN — Watertown Catholics celebrated the grand reopening of St. Bernard Church on September 17.
Boasting an iconic 193-foot steeple since 1873, and celebrated as the tallest structure in Watertown, St. Bernard has been one of the city’s most identifiable treasures.