Dearest Readers,
My excited anticipation, as I walk out to get the mail, quickly changes to a sense of sadness and loss. Although my mom left this life 16 years ago, every day I somehow still expect to find one of her weekly letters in my mailbox.
Day: May 18, 2022
Online Catholic high school starting in diocese
In response to the needs of families who desire a Catholic high school for their students, The Office of Schools in the Diocese of Madison has announced the founding of Blessed Carlo Acutis Academy. It is a new Catholic high school in the diocese opening this coming 2022-2023 school year.
Hospitality is an amazing grace
I like hospitality. I like receptionists who help me feel welcome and thus set the tone for a fruitful visit whether it is to the dentist, doctor, mechanic, or other appointments. Welcoming receptionists eliminate much confusion and set the tone for fruitful visits.
Missionary helps home country of Ukraine
“The bombs were flying as we were on the road, but I had a fantastic team with me. All of us [were] from Ukraine besides one. The driver was Polish. And we just felt such a desire, there was no fear. We were ready for whatever happens.”
Disposition decisions, part one
Over the last decade or more, state legislatures around the country have considered legalizing alkaline hydrolysis as a method of disposing of human remains.
Susan Hundt-Bergan retiring from coordinating the Dane County Jail Apostolate
“Jail ministry has taught me about suffering. It has taught me about faith, about hope, about love. Jail ministry has taught me, over and over, to be more grateful and more humble in the light of God’s mercy and blessings to me,” said Susan Hundt-Bergan.
A look at Catholic Social Teaching
The social teachings of the Catholic Church are a rich treasury of wisdom, guiding humanity to build a culture of life, love, justice, and compassion, and to seek the common good.
Iniciativa del Proceso Estratégico Into the Deep (Mar Adentro)
“A la luz de los profundos cambios culturales, eclesiales y morales en nuestra sociedad y en la Iglesia, debemos preguntarnos cómo deben ser nuestras parroquias, unas que estén espiritualmente vivas en Cristo, totalmente equipadas para santificar, evangelizar y catequizar, unas que ardan con el fuego del Espíritu Santo.” — Obispo Donald J. Hying
Letter to the editor (5-19-22)
U.S. Supreme Court can overturn prior decisions
Sports: There has to be more to it than just winning
I wanted to wait until after the conclusion of the Bucks-Celtics series to write this. Had I written this too early, I might have celebrated the hope of an NBA championship repeat that didn’t come to pass.