As we celebrate the centenary of their canonizations, these 19th century French saints both remain powerful today in their Heavenly intercession and their spiritual impact on the Universal Church.
Month: May 2025
Catholic fraternity celebrates anniversary
A celebration including Mass and a banquet was held on May 3 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the rechartering of Phi Kappa Theta-Wisconsin Lambda with the university.
Seeking white smoke and a new pope
The election of a new pope draws strong emotions from the faithful. One of my most powerful Catholic experiences came in 2013 while watching TV, as thousands in St. Peter’s Square cheered for the introduction of Pope Francis.
Launching a child like a saint
My oldest is graduating from high school, and it’s a mood, as the kids say. I’m the mood. I’m all the moods. I’m excited for her foray into adulthood, nervous about the new challenges she’ll face, and just plain sad that I won’t get her morning reports about the day’s forecasted UV index.
The anchorless boat
Dear Readers, one beautiful day in late May, long ago and far away (actually, not that far away — Lake George is a 500-acre lake straddling the Indiana-Michigan stateline), my cousin Dori and I were thrilled that the grown-ups had finally agreed to let us take the row boat out on our own.
María, ejemplo de Esperanza
Este mes de María queremos celebrar, agradecer y, sobre todo, contemplar la profundidad de la sencillez humana reflejada en la Virgen María. Ella, la mujer de Nazaret, fue elegida por Dios para una misión que trajo esperanza al mundo entero. En su figura, Dios se revela y dona a sí mismo, haciendo posible que su amor alcance a toda la humanidad.
Reducing losses in the pews through Family Faith Formation
According to a new study conducted by the Pew Research Center, a multiyear decline in Christianity in the United States seems to have leveled off, but the same survey notes that the Catholic Church is experiencing the greatest net losses of believers compared to other religions.
Life is no movie
Art has existed for a long time. Ever since someone put something on the wall of a cave, there has always been visual and creative expression. This evolved into other media such as pottery, paintings, tapestries, and other works.
Priest announcement
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar for Clergy, announces the following:
Four men ordained to the transitional diaconate
The night of May 16 marked the ordination to the transitional diaconate for Deacons Casey Cooney, Barry Meinholz, Luis Reyes, and Mark Wagner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona, part of Stella Maris Pastorate.