Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison wrote in the Catholic Herald on May 18, 2022, “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. Developed over the last century through the writings of popes, the documents of the Second Vatican Council, and the statements of various bishops’ conferences, Catholic social thought illustrates that, while the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not inherently political, it does have political, economic, social and cultural implications.”
Month: September 2022
The good works of the Church
Two weeks ago, I attended the national conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baltimore as their national spiritual advisor.
Two paths, one journey
This week, we’re celebrating marriages in the Catholic Herald. We have some pages dedicated to that beautiful, holy, and important sacrament.
Biking for Babies finishes latest summer riding for life
Imagine a world where women do not have to make choices out of fear or convenience but feel empowered to make choices out of love and purpose.
Stained-glass window project complete at Roxbury parish
St. Norbert Parish, which celebrated its 176th anniversary in June, completed a long-needed project of repairing its 116-plus-year-old stained-glass windows.
Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities sponsors day retreat for Catholic Charities staff
On August 5, staff and volunteers of Catholic Charities of Madison gathered for an exceptional “staff in-service” retreat.
El Misterio de la Eucaristía en la Vida de la Iglesia: Serie Eucarística # 4
Continuando con nuestra publicación de la serie del documento de la USCCB sobre “El misterio de la Eucaristía en la vida de la Iglesia” (2021), en la sección del Don, nos continuamos enfocando en el Sacrificio de Cristo.
The importance of friends
In the Book of Sirach, we read, “A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter. He who finds one finds a treasure. Faithful friends are beyond price; no amount can balance their worth.” (6:14-15)
Prayer and faith can help us to reduce stress
There is much stress today. Many married persons are stressed as they try to juggle their challenging role of mom or dad with other responsibilities.
It should be easier to ‘get help’
Suicides aren’t typically reported as news stories, but unfortunately, one was recently — that of Neena Pacholke.