Celebrando a la Virgen María y susadvocaciones: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Year: 2024
The mission work of St. Francis Xavier
Pope Francis said, “To the many young people who feel restless today and do not know what to do with that restlessness, I say: Look to Francis Xavier, look at the horizons of the world, look at the people who are in great need, look at the many people who are suffering, so many people who need Jesus. And have the courage to go.”
Let’s have a Confession Revival
Our friend, the Catechism of the Catholic Church says that “Anyone who desires to receive Christ in Eucharistic communion must be in the state of grace. Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not receive communion without having received absolution in the Sacrament of Penance.” (CCC 1415).
Clinging to the hand of Our Blessed Mother
Here on Earth, mothers provide for the basic needs of our children as they grow. We hold out our hands for them as they test their ability to stand up and then walk forward. Sometimes they fall, but Mom is always there, offering her hand. Our Blessed Mother does the same for us interiorly as we step out with trust, shakily at first, into the lives Our Lord wills for us.
Sister Toni Ann Palermo dies
Sister Toni Ann Palermo (Sister M. Concetta), who lived her religious vocation as an educator and therapist, died at Sacred Heart in Milwaukee on April 5, 2024. Sister Toni Ann was 91 years old.
Catholic fraternity inducts five members
Phi Kappa Theta (PKT), UW-Madison’s Catholic fraternity, held its spring induction ceremony near the heart of campus at Saint Paul’s Catholic Student Center on April 12.
Modern writing with ancient truths
One of my favorite contemporary authors is Michael O’Brien, a Canadian and a Catholic, who has written numerous intriguing novels with compelling spiritual themes.
Diocese of Madison assists with Haiti radio project
In our sister Diocese of Jacmel, Radio Ephata brings people community, truth, and hope.
CRS establishes presence in diocese
A spirit of common purpose and commitment was palpably evident at the recent launch meeting of the Madison diocesan chapter of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) international faith-based humanitarian aid organization.
Blue Mass for emergency personnel on May 16
The annual Blue Mass in honor of police, fire, and other first responders will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernard Parish in the parish center, 2438 Atwood Ave., Madison.