Year: 2014

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Susanna D. Herro President, St. Thomas More Society

Catholic attorneys impact hunger here and abroad

MADISON — The St. Thomas More Society of Catholic attorneys in the Diocese of Madison challenged themselves to live Lent by making a difference in world and local hunger issues.

In March, approximately 30 attendees were inspired by an ethics lecture based on the life of Abraham Lincoln. They were further inspired to give $300 to the Rice Bowl project of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

Mobile Food Pantry locations in diocese

The hard work and dedication of volunteers at these participating parishes help relieve hunger: Corpus Christi in Boscobel, St. Joseph in Fort Atkinson, SS. Anthony and Phillip in Highland, St. John Vianney in Janesville, St. Clare Parish and St. Vincent de Paul in Monroe, St. Mary in Palmyra, St. Mary of the Most Holy Rosary in Pardeeville, St. John in Patch Grove, St. Mary in Platteville, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish and St. Vincent de Paul in Portage, and Sacred Heart in Reedsburg.

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Kevin Wondrash

Fr. Marquette Living Faith Series

MONTELLO — The next Fr. Marquette Living Faith Series will be held on Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Parish in Montello.

Speakers will be John and Sarah Ramthun, founders of the non profit organization 6:8 from Sauk Prairie. 6:8 is local non– profit organization that strives to transform communities by making service personal through intentional community. 6:8 is supported by the four pillars of: Experience (Micah 6:8), Education (Mark 6:8), Exhortation (Isaiah 6:8), and Embodiment (1 Timothy 6:8)

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Kimberly Schuster, For the Catholic Herald

Threads of Hope: Providing hope for families in the Philippines

BERLIN — As a part of our local wellness campaign, “Read. Run. Reach,” All Saints Catholic School (ASCS) in Berlin is partnering with an organization called “Threads of Hope” in an effort to provide hope for families at risk and in need in the Philippines and for children and their families in our own community who may need medical assistance.

It has been over four months since Typhoon Haiyan wreaked havoc in the Philippines, but the effects of the storm are still very visible. Many families continue to suffer from the aftermath of the Super Storm, which left nearly the entire island in shambles.

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Chris Lee

Todo el tiempo le pertenece a Él

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:

Siempre es extraño preparar una columna sobre este tema para el Catholic Herald.

Mientras escribo, es lunes y acabamos de comenzar la Semana Santa. Cuando este número llegue a sus hogares, será probablemente Jueves Santo pero será la “edición de Pascua”. Acabamos de vivir el Domingo de Ramos, cuando hemos cantado con alegría “¡Hosanna!” y Jesús ha entrado triunfante en Jerusalén.

Entonces, ¿debería reflexionar sobre esos momentos de gloria mundana? ¿Debería alegrarme con todo el gusto de la Pascua, sabiendo que leerán esto con el brillo de esos días? ¿O debería considerar la oscuridad de la Pasión y la Muerte de Cristo, considerando que podrían leer esta columna el Jueves o el Viernes Santo?

Claro que no será el fin del mundo si escojo alguno de estos temas, y el tema tampoco es la tensión de tener que escribir esta columna.

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