Year: 2019

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Kevin Wondrash

Adoration to be held at Cross Plains church

CROSS PLAINS — St. Francis Xavier Parish in Cross Plains will be holding 32 hours of Adoration at the church, 2947 Thinnes St., as a special time of prayer for the reparation of sins of the entire Church and worldwide peace.

Prayers will also be offered for the new bishop of the Diocese of Madison, along with prayers for national leaders, that they will seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in making decisions that honor the sanctity of life from natural conception to the end of life, freedom of religion, and marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

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Kevin Wondrash

Adoration to be held at Cross Plains church

CROSS PLAINS — St. Francis Xavier Parish in Cross Plains will be holding 32 hours of Adoration at the church, 2947 Thinnes St., as a special time of prayer for the reparation of sins of the entire Church and worldwide peace.

Prayers will also be offered for the new bishop of the Diocese of Madison, along with prayers for national leaders, that they will seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in making decisions that honor the sanctity of life from natural conception to the end of life, freedom of religion, and marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Tragedy may lead to interfaith solidarity

Maybe out of tragedy, the world might find some good, if outcries against the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand have shown.

Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the attacks, which left at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured. Speaking to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square on March 17, the Holy Father said, “I pray for the dead and injured and their families. I am close to our Muslim brothers and all that community. I renew my invitation for prayer and gestures of peace to combat hatred and violence.”

Both Pope Francis and everyone in the square observed a moment of silence for the victims.

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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Tragedy may lead to interfaith solidarity

Maybe out of tragedy, the world might find some good, if outcries against the attacks at two mosques in New Zealand have shown.

Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the attacks, which left at least 50 people dead and dozens more injured. Speaking to people gathered in St. Peter’s Square on March 17, the Holy Father said, “I pray for the dead and injured and their families. I am close to our Muslim brothers and all that community. I renew my invitation for prayer and gestures of peace to combat hatred and violence.”

Both Pope Francis and everyone in the square observed a moment of silence for the victims.

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