Steve Petrica, a former Anglican priest who was received into the Catholic Church in 2006, was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Robert C. Morlino during the Cathedral Parish’s 11 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Church on Sunday, Feb. 10.
Year: 2013
Bringing back Communion rails is not the answer
To the editor:
This is in regard to the recent article (January 24) by Deacon Greg Kandra on bringing back Communion rails in church. You’ve got to be kidding! Do you really think that will fix the problem mentioned and make all people more holy? I don’t think so.
Holiness begins with learning of one’s religion and what is in our hearts. It should begin with teaching children about the Church, the sacraments, and how to be respectful to others.
A good shepherd: Pope Benedict XVI showed loving care for his flock
It doesn’t seem that long ago. On April 19, 2005, we heard the news that the cardinals had elected a new pope. Some of us had gathered around a television set at the Bishop O’Connor Center to watch the announcement. Who would it be, we wondered?
When I heard the name, “Joseph,” I knew the next pope would be Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Then I heard he took the name Benedict XVI.
Holy, gentle man
Our new Holy Father came from behind the curtains. His smile absolutely lit up St. Peter’s Square. I couldn’t help but be impressed by this holy, gentle man who called himself “a simple, humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.”
Bishop’s statement on Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation
As news reports have indicated, Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign at the end of February. Bishop Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, has offered the following statement in regards to this development:
With the rest of you, I woke this morning to learn of the shocking, but not altogether surprising, news that our beloved Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, is resigning his service as the successor of St. Peter, Bishop of Rome. His announcement brings me sadness personally, as he is a hero to me and a great shepherd for the Church. I first met the Holy Father as Cardinal Ratzinger in 1983.
Prayers encouraged for Schoenstatt Sister of Mary declared ‘Venerable’
On May 10, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the decree of heroic virtues of Sr. Emilie Engel, a Schoenstatt Sister of Mary from Germany.
Lenten Regulations
The following are the minimum regulations for the faithful to follow Lent, as laid out by the bishops.
How we respond to shock and scandal
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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 the Gospel readings of this past Sunday we encountered a moment of tremendous shock and even of scandal. So often when we hear the word “scandal” in the Church these days, our minds are drawn immediately to the horrific travesties carried out by some who had promised to serve the Church but instead abused some of the most innocent of their flock.
Plans for new high school underway
DODGEVILLE — A group of parents and professionals in the Dodgeville area in Iowa County is undertaking an effort to found an independent high school in the Catholic tradition.
Michael J. Lancaster, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Madison, said the group has received approval from the Diocese of Madison to name the school Holy Family High School (HFHS).
“While the diocese has and will continue to provide guidance, as is the case with all schools, HFHS will receive no financial support from the diocese,” said Lancaster.
Knights honor essay contest winners from St. Ambrose Academy
MADISON — On January 25, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life marking the 40th anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion through all nine months of pregnancy.
St. Ambrose Academy juniors and seniors were among the throngs of pro-lifers. Several St. Ambrose marchers also were recent winners of the Knights of Columbus Respect for Life Contest at the diocesan and state levels.
Enfrentando el escándalo de la Iglesia
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| Esta columna es la comunicación del Obispo con los fieles de la diócesis de Madison. Cualquier circulación más amplia va más allá de la intención del Obispo. |
Queridos amigos:
En las lecturas del Evangelio del domingo pasado encontramos un momento de tremendo shock e incluso de escándalo. Con frecuencia, cuando escuchamos las palabras “escándalo” en la Iglesia estos días, nuestras mentes son arrastradas inmediatamente a los horribles travestis en que se han convertido algunos que prometieron servir a la Iglesia pero en vez de eso abusaron de los más inocentes de su grey. Además de ser un asunto de tremenda vergüenza y pena para las víctimas y la familia, la revelación del abuso por parte de ministros de la Iglesia es un recordatorio chocante de la realidad de que a esta Iglesia, fundada por Jesucristo, se le encarga el cuidado de los seres humanos y por ello está sujeta a las caídas de los seres humanos. Recordamos esto y nos arrepentimos por las veces que hemos fallado, especialmente ahora que llega el tiempo penitencial de Cuaresma.
El dolor de las víctimas es entonces experimentado (no de la misma forma) por toda la Iglesia y es compartido –así como debería ser nuestra respuesta compartida– en el amor. Sin embargo, de este dolor surgen dudas que son fáciles de comprender. ¿Cómo puede ser que esta Iglesia esté fundada realmente por Jesucristo e insuflada por el Espíritu Santo si sus miembros son tan pecadores? ¿Cómo es posible?