“This is God’s Christmas gift to the Diocese of Madison that we’re celebrating tonight,” said Bishop Robert C. Morlino as he welcomed people to the ordination Mass for Deacons Chad Michael Droessler and John David Putzer.
Day: December 16, 2010
Choir to host ‘Lessons and Carols’
MADISON — People are invited to join the Madison Diocesan Choir, directed by Dr. Patrick Gorman, for its performance of “Lessons and Carols” for one night only, on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m., at the Bishop O’Connor Center.
Bishop Robert C. Morlino will preside. The performance is free, but a collection of non-perishable food items will be taken.
Bringing Christ to the sick
MADISON — One of the corporal works of mercy — part of the Catholic teaching of the virtues of showing compassion for and alleviating the misfortune of others — is to visit the sick.
The sacramental grace, joy of the priesthood
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| This column is the bishop’s communication with the faithful of the Diocese of Madison. Any wider circulation reaches beyond the intention of the bishop. |
Dear Friends in Christ,
It has been a while since I’ve been able to write down here my thoughts for you in the form of a column. Know that you’ve been very much in my thoughts and prayers, especially as we come upon Christmas.
This week I’d like to share with you my homily from the wonderful Priestly Ordination we were fortunate to celebrate this past week. At this ordination the Lord blessed us with two great young men as priests and blessed me in a special way with two new sons.
I address my homily to Fr. John Putzer and Fr. Chad Droessler, but I think the words are a good reflection for all of us on the priesthood and on the great Grace with which the Lord blesses all of us:
La gracia sacramental y alegría del sacerdocio
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Queridos amigos en Cristo:
Hace ya un tiempo que no escribo mis reflexiones en forma de columna. Pese a ello sepan que han estado siempre en mis pensamientos y oraciones, especialmente ahora que se acerca Navidad.
Esta semana me gustaría compartir con ustedes mi homilía en la maravillosa ordenación sacerdotal que tuvimos la fortuna de celebrar la semana pasada. En esta ordenación el Señor nos bendijo con dos grandes y jóvenes sacerdotes que ahora son dos nuevos hijos.
Dirigí esta homilía a los sacerdotes P. John Putzer y P. Chad Droessler, pero creo que estas palabras son una buena reflexión para todos nosotros sobre el sacerdocio y la gran Gracia con la que el Señor nos bendice a todos.
Let there be peace, especially in the Holy Land
During Advent and the Christmas season, our thoughts naturally turn towards the Holy Land as we contemplate the events leading to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
We know that there was unrest and conflict in the Holy Land at the time of Jesus’ birth. In fact, Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem because of a decree from the Roman occupiers that all people must register in a census.