On June 19, 1910, thanks to Sonora Smart Dodd, a Father’s Day celebration was held at the YMCA in Spokane, Wash. The Spokane service is considered to be the beginning of Father’s Day in the United States.
Month: June 2021
I have too much stuff
You wouldn’t think moving from a loft apartment to a one-bedroom apartment would take very long, be a lot of work, or require so many boxes, but you’d be wrong.
Sr. Loretta McIlvenna, OP, has died
SINSINAWA — Sr. Loretta McIlvenna, OP, died June 4, 2021, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green. Her religious name was Sr. Marie Simeon. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, June 9, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Adults Confirmed on Pentecost Sunday
MADISON — “To be confirmed is not simply a ceremony,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison said to the 26 adults who were confirmed this past Pentecost Sunday, May 23.
Historic appointment for St. Ambrose Academy
MADISON — St. Ambrose Academy (SAA) is thrilled to welcome Fr. Greg Ihm as our first chaplain.
Bilingual Mass in Madison celebrates St. Joseph the Worker
MADISON — In recognition of the patron saint of its St. Joseph Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Madison celebrated the feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1 at a bilingual Mass.
Moving on after COVID
During a conversation I had with a parishioner last week, a wonderfully dedicated medical doctor, husband, and father, he complimented the diocese on how we handled the whole challenge of COVID.
What would Jesus do (or say)?
Catholics have found some new things to argue over in the past few weeks.
Accepting disappointment
Long ago, deep in the heart of my grade school, people thronged through the colorful rooms filled with parish festival games and wonderment to my six-year-old eyes.
Bishop O’Donnell accomplished much in over 25 years as Bishop of Madison
Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell accomplished much in over 25 years as Bishop of Madison.