To the editor,
Regarding your editorial, “Haven’t we learned? Pursue negotiations before taking military action in Syria” (September 5 issue, Catholic Herald), yes, the people have learned a long time ago, but the politicians have sold out to the corporations and will not listen as long as there is money to be made. It also keeps the Pentagon employed.
We have all read about growing public frustration with deadlock in Washington, bitter partisanship in both Washington and state capitals, and the lack of civility in politics.
Increasingly, the conversation on these topics has triggered renewed interest in an old subject — the process by which states redraw congressional and legislative districts after each census.
Q: I am trying to respect my father’s choices but it is so hard.
We lost my mother last year so he is alone. Since her death he refuses to think about moving to a smaller home or apartment even though he can barely keep up with things.
He is alone much of the time and will not accept help from friends, family, church, or anyone else.
He says he is not depressed but he certainly does not act like he is ready to move on. Is there anything I can do? (From a son in Deerfield).
By Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB
In the writings of the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the only priest, the sole mediator between God and humanity. This privilege comes from God’s special designation of Him at His baptism, as well as His redeeming work by the Paschal Mystery — His death, resurrection, and ascension.
SINSINAWA — Sister Clarus Jonaitis, OP, died Oct. 19, 2013, at St. Dominic Villa. The funeral Mass was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa Oct. 23, 2013, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Sister Clarus made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican Aug. 6, 1940, and her final profession Aug. 6, 1943. She taught for 49 years, including 16 as an art teacher. Sister Clarus served in Illinois, Maryland, New York, Wisconsin, California and Nebraska.
OREGON — Some things are worth waking up early for.
Every Wednesday, before 6 a.m., a group of men gather at Holy Mother of Consolation Church in Oregon to share breakfast and their faith. The men come from that parish, as well as St. Ann Parish in Stoughton.
For the first time ever, all of the major Wisconsin apostolates for men’s faith formation are uniting to be trained and to lead the entire state to the burning love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the fire of love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
This includes the Wisconsin Council of the Knights of Columbus, Relevant Radio, and men’s apostolates from all five dioceses: Men of Christ, Knights of Divine Mercy, Esto Vir, and the King’s Men.
To the editor:
We hear much about the New Evangelization. Here is why:
The Catholic Church is the largest Church in our country. The second largest denomination, although it isn’t an organized church, consists of former “fallen-away” Catholics. Ouch!
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Queridos amigos:
Han pasado siete meses, pero sin duda ¡ha valido la espera! Estoy muy feliz porque hace unos días tuve mi primer encuentro con nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco. Espero tener algunas fotos para compartir la próxima semana.
En simple, no conocía al Cardenal Bergoglio y, desde que fue elegido Obispo de Roma, he tenido muchas ganas de compartir algunos momentos con el hombre a quien mi misión está tan estrechamente conectada.
He hablado de esto muchas veces antes, pero recuerdo nuevamente que es uno de los deberes principales del obispo diocesano salir y ser una especie de pegamento que lleva a la gente rápidamente al corazón de la Iglesia y ser un signo de unidad en medio del Cuerpo de Cristo en su diócesis. Es uno de los deberes principales del Papa ser ese pegamento y ese signo de unidad entre los obispos del mundo y la gente unida a ellos.
SINSINAWA — Sister Ruth Roland, OP, died Oct. 12, 2013, at the Sinsinawa Dominican Motherhouse, Sinsinawa. Her religious name was Sister Estevan. Natural burial took place Oct. 14, 2013, in the Motherhouse Cemetery. The funeral Mass was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa Oct. 18, 2013.
Sister Ruth made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican Aug. 7, 1941, and her final profession Aug. 7, 1944. She taught for 22 years and served as principal for six years and school business officer for two years. Sister Ruth cared for the needs of the elderly for 37 years. She served in Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Washington.
