“It is in the Light of Faith that we are spiritually nourished, purified, sanctified, called to our vocation, and given the grace to share the light given to us at our baptism, through the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.”
Day: February 20, 2019
Sanctity and scandal: One priest’s views
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| Fr. Steve Grunow |
Paul Senz of Our Sunday Visitor recently interviewed Word on Fire CEO Fr. Steve Grunow for an article on how priests are reacting to the sexual abuse scandals. Below is an edited version of the interview. The entire interview can be found at: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/sanctity-or-scandal-an-interview-with-fr-steve-grunow/5961/
OSV: Please tell your vocation story.
FS: My vocation to the priesthood arose out of the conviction, born of an act of faith, that since God in Christ gave his life for me and did so without qualification or reservation, the proper response in faith to his gift is to offer my whole life to him.
OSV: What are your thoughts about the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report?
Teens are ‘Known’ at Frassati Fest
More than just “Jesus and water slides,” the 2019 Frassati Fest gave teens in the Diocese of Madison a chance to be “known” by God and those faithful around them.
A State of the Union for the poor and vulnerable
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My fellow Americans and fellow citizens of the world, the greatness of a nation is not measured by its military or economic power, but to the degree it is willing to help the poor and vulnerable.
Tragically, however, to a very significant extent the United States continues to ignore the poor and vulnerable.
St. Ann Parish in Stoughton is celebrating 150th anniversary
St. Ann Parish in Stoughton is turning 150 years old!
In the winter of 1854, Fr. Etschmann (from St. Raphael Parish in Madison) said the first Mass at a private home in Stoughton. The journey to and from Stoughton to conduct services was by handcar.
Catholic parishes host ninth annual Food Fair & Farmers’ Market
In an effort to support local growers, to offer locally grown foods for sale, and to educate the public about sustainably-grown and locally produced foods, the joint Justice & Peace Commission of three Sauk County parishes (Sacred Heart-Reedsburg, Holy Family-LaValle, and St. Boniface- Lime Ridge) is holding its ninth annual Food Fair & Farmers’ Market.
Mass commemorates death of Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP
The annual Mass to commemorate the death of Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, will be held at St. Patrick Church, Benton, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24.
Retreat to be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
To prepare to enter the holy season of Lent, Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is hosting a mini-retreat for adults, “The Mass, Welcoming the Presence of Christ,” on Saturday, March 2, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Rock County ADRC to host night for caregivers
The Rock County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Council on Aging will host a caregiver pizza party and sharing night on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m.
Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
The Office of Worship of the Diocese of Madison is holding Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.