The diocesan offices have received a number of letters and calls regarding the termination of Ruth Kolpack from St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Beloit, which have raised many legitimate questions and concerns.
Year: 2009
President could speak, but don’t give him a degree
To the editor:
It is all right for President Obama to come to Notre Dame, but don’t give him an honorary doctorate of law, because this doctorate coming from a Catholic university should be given to someone who respects and upholds the laws of God, such as “Thou shall not kill.”
Bishop’s ‘uncompromising Catholic presence’ praised
To the editor:
I read with mixed emotions an article in the March 22 issue of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel titled “Supporters lobby for Catholic lay worker in Beloit.” As I expected, Bishop Morlino had once again made an executive decision based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and not on the latest popularity poll.
Celebrate Maureen Arcand’s 80th birthday
Maureen Arcand’s 80th birthday will be celebrated Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (program at 5 p.m.) at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., Madison (off Atwood Ave., turn at St. Bernard’s Church).
Tribunal director says farewell
Jay Conzemius, director of the Diocese of Madison Tribunal, recently accepted a position with the Diocese of Pittsburgh as executive director of their Tribunal.
Young people gather for Youth 2000 retreat in Madison
“Look at that,” said a chaperone at the Youth 2000 Retreat, pointing to one of her students during a praise and worship song. “He said he doesn’t do ‘hand gestures’ — look who’s doing ‘hand gestures.’”
Our oneness in the Eucharist
What a great learning experience was provided as we watched the events in Rome surrounding the death of Pope John Paul II, April 2, 2005, and the subsequent election of Pope Benedict XVI.
Who would have thought that we would come to know and appreciate so much more about our Catholic faith? We joined with millions of people around the world to reflect on the truths of Christianity and the lives of Jesus’ outstanding disciples both past and present. Those were grace-filled days that we will not soon forget.
A Catholic response to climate change
LANCASTER/MONROE — A year ago when St. Clement Parish in Lancaster was looking to insulate the attic of their building complex, which had been losing heat and causing ice dams, they brought in a representative from Franklin Energies, Inc., subcontracted by We Energies, to do an energy audit.
Rick Benson, the parish finance chairperson, had the idea to apply for an energy grant from Energy Incentives, through We Energies, to help cut the installation costs, and parish office manager Barb Thompson obtained the grant information.
Catholic Appeal support affects work at parishes
It goes without saying that our Lord loves us enough to make sure that we have ample occasions to grow in holiness during the Lenten season.
A good example of this is how we are given opportunities to practice forbearance with people and organizations, especially when our inclination is to do exactly the opposite.
Celebrating Holy Week
Following is a list of Madison Diocese Holy Week Masses. Check with your parish for local Holy Week Mass times and see the Arts Page and next week’s Easter special section for information on televised coverage of Holy Week Masses.