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Year: 2013
Czech Catholic Heritage tour
MADISON — In 863 AD, SS. Cyril and Methodius first arrived in Great Moravia (which included the present Czech Republic).
To celebrate the 1,150th anniversary of this event, Fr. Frederick Janecek, a priest of the Orthodox Church of America currently attached to SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Milwaukee, plans to visit the archeological sites of churches, museums, and burials in the center of Great Moravia in and near Velehrad in the Czech Republic.
Seat of Wisdom courses for the Year of Faith
MADISON — Inspired in this Year of Faith by Pope Francis’ emphasis on charity and social justice, the diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is sponsoring two new courses on Catholic Social Doctrine, both being taught by Dr. Constance Nielsen.
The six-hour introduction course is being offered in regional parishes and available for local programming at the request of parishes or schools.
The more expanded course is being offered at the Bishop O’Connor Center one Saturday per month throughout the academic year. Remaining dates include November 23, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, and May 17.
Life Teen events in diocese
JEFFERSON/OREGON — Several Life Teen ministry events are coming to parishes in the Diocese of Madison.
A Life Teen local training will be held at Holy Mother of Consolation, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The training is for youth ministers to learn best practices in youth ministry, based on the Life Teen ministry model. The goal is to help parishes lead teens closer to Christ. The cost of the training is $30 per person, and includes breakfast and lunch. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, contact Tiffany Topel at [email protected] or call 920-674-5433.
Students learn positive behaviors in Cross Plains
CROSS PLAINS — St. Francis Xavier School students in all grades (K4 through eight) are taking part in a year-long, school-wide program focused on putting positive actions and behaviors into practice.
Each month teachers develop lesson plans and activities around a specific character trait and will create opportunities for students to be living models of Christ.
The program is being organized by second grade teacher Ms. Jennifer Eicher. Eicher explains that the goal behind the school-wide program is to create an environment where all students, faculty, staff, and parents are active participants in the growth and development of each child within school community.
Muy feliz por haber conocido al Papa Francisco
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Queridos amigos:
Han pasado siete meses, pero sin duda ¡ha valido la espera! Estoy muy feliz porque hace unos días tuve mi primer encuentro con nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco. Espero tener algunas fotos para compartir la próxima semana.
En simple, no conocía al Cardenal Bergoglio y, desde que fue elegido Obispo de Roma, he tenido muchas ganas de compartir algunos momentos con el hombre a quien mi misión está tan estrechamente conectada.
He hablado de esto muchas veces antes, pero recuerdo nuevamente que es uno de los deberes principales del obispo diocesano salir y ser una especie de pegamento que lleva a la gente rápidamente al corazón de la Iglesia y ser un signo de unidad en medio del Cuerpo de Cristo en su diócesis. Es uno de los deberes principales del Papa ser ese pegamento y ese signo de unidad entre los obispos del mundo y la gente unida a ellos.
Bishop Morlino meets Pope Francis
Pope Francis meets […]
Catholic Charities holds Aging Conference
MADISON — As people live longer, they are certainly interested in how to live healthier and happier in their later years.
Catholic Charities Aging Conference provided many “Keys to Aging Well” to about 125 persons attending the third annual event held October 8 at the Bishop O’Connor Center.
The Sacrament of Holy Orders, part one
By Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB
Priesthood in the New Testament
In the writings of the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the only priest, the sole mediator between God and humanity. This privilege comes from God’s special designation of Him at His baptism, as well as His redeeming work by the Paschal Mystery — His death, resurrection, and ascension.
Helping a person through grief can be challenging
Q: I am trying to respect my father’s choices but it is so hard.
We lost my mother last year so he is alone. Since her death he refuses to think about moving to a smaller home or apartment even though he can barely keep up with things.
He is alone much of the time and will not accept help from friends, family, church, or anyone else.
He says he is not depressed but he certainly does not act like he is ready to move on. Is there anything I can do? (From a son in Deerfield).