Our nation is at a crossroads in the health care debate. Congress has spent many months examining various health care reform proposals. Finally our representatives and senators are expected to be voting soon on concrete pieces of legislation.
Year: 2009
Exhibit in Princeton to remember the dead
Since November is a month dedicated to remembering the deceased, individuals are invited to build an altar honoring someone close to them who has died.
Catholic Spirit Club to meet Nov. 11
The Adult Catholic Spirit Club will meet in St. John Vianney Parish’s Marian Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a 12 noon potluck meal.
International Night Nov. 7 benefits center
A Cultural International Night with entertainment and ethnic food will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC), 1862 Beld St.
Appointment (Nov. 5, 2009 edition)
Bishop Robert C. Morlino announces the following appointment, effective October 31, 2009:
Sister Marie Theodore Girten, OP, dies
Dominican Sister Marie Theodore Girten, OP, died Nov. 3, 2009, at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa.
Mass, listening sessions for farming community
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Bishop Robert C. Morlino blesses some farm equipment brought by a farmer from Cuba City following the Rural Life Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Truman October 20. The bishop blessed two ponies, five tractors, and other farm equipment — including a “drive-by” blessing of a manure treatment system — outside the church. (Catholic Herald photo |
TRUMAN — People filled the pews at Immaculate Conception Church for the third annual Rural Life Mass held by the Diocese of Madison. Many also brought their farm equipment and a few animals to be blessed by Bishop Robert C. Morlino afterwards.
The Mass drew young and old from around Truman and the Diocese of Madison. Thirteen priests from throughout the diocese concelebrated the Mass on October 20.
After the Mass and blessing, the majority of the congregation gathered downstairs in the specially decorated social hall for a reception held by the Altar Society at Immaculate Conception Parish.
The parish had been cleaning and getting ready and planning since they heard about Truman hosting the event, said Irma Kliebenstein. “We wanted it to be festive, but family oriented.”
Bills would remove statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases
MADISON — The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the bishops’ voice for public policy, has opposed bills in the state legislature that would, if passed, repeal the statute of limitations for all civil suits filed by childhood sexual abuse victims.
Multicultural Center expands meal program to five days a week
The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) of Madison now under the leadership of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, recently closed due to diocesan wide budget concerns and then reopened, is now expanding its services.
Appreciating the Communion of Saints
November invites us to appreciate the beautiful teaching of the Communion of Saints.
The Communion of Saints (in Latin communio sanctorum) is the spiritual union of all members of the Church, living and dead, those on earth, in Heaven, and in Purgatory.
They are united in Christ by a love that is stronger than death. The Communion of Saints is mentioned in the Apostles Creed and is based upon First Corinthians 12. Members share a single “mystical body” with Christ as the head. Each member contributes to the good of all and shares in their welfare.
On All Saints Day we honor members of the Communion of Saints who are canonized and uncanonized saints. Canonization does not place a person in Heaven. It acknowledges that the person is already there. On All Saints Day, we also honor the countless uncanonized saints who are in Heaven. They inspire us to imitate them and live Christ-like lives.