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Author: Chris Lee
Governor signs Senate Bill 206 (Sonya’s Law) into law
MADISON — Wisconsin Right to Life (WRTL) announced Friday, July 5, that Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 206 (Sonya’s Law) into law.
This important new law requires that women seeking abortions in Wisconsin be given the opportunity to see their unborn children through ultrasound. The type of ultrasound used is determined by the woman after all options are explained to her. Sonya’s Law also requires that an abortionist have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the abortion clinic.
Living ideals in the Declaration of Independence
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is also known as the Fourth of July.
It is associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies. On Independence Day we also celebrate other events concerning the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
Sister Danielle Griffin, OP, dies
SINSINAWA — Sister Danielle Griffin, OP, died July 4, 2013, at St. Dominic Villa. The funeral Mass was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa July 6, 2013, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Sister Danielle made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican Feb. 4, 1928, and her final profession Aug. 5, 1951. She ministered as a teacher and librarian for 18 years, as principal and school administration staff for nine years, as a counselor for 18 years, as a general councilor for the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation for six years and as a pastoral associate for five years. Sister Danielle served in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Alabama, Nebraska, Iowa, and Alaska.
Sister Marie Raphael Morell, OP, dies
SINSINAWA — Sister Marie Raphael Morell, OP, died July 4, 2013, at Lovelace Medical Center, Albuquerque, N.M. The funeral Mass was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa July 12, 2013, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Sister Marie Raphael made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican Aug. 5, 1947, and her final profession Aug. 5, 1950. She ministered in education for 26 years as a teacher and consultant; served as director of religious education for five years; ministered as a pastoral associate, chaplain, and director of spiritual care in hospitals for 15 years; and held leadership positions for the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation, Sinsinawa, Wis., for seven years. She served in Illinois, Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Wisconsin and New Mexico.
Sister Victoire Beausoleil, OP, dies
SINSINAWA — Sister Victoire Beausoleil, OP, died June 28, 2013 at St. Dominic Villa. The funeral Mass was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa July 2, 2013, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Sister Victoire made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican March 8, 1935, and her final profession Aug. 5, 1938. She taught for 43 years and served as support staff at various hospitals and convents for 14 years. Sister Victoire served in Illinois, California, Nebraska, South Dakota, Washington, Montana, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Sister Francis Mary Jo Forst, SSSF, dies
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The Holy Eucharist: Theology and Spirituality, part three
By Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB
This is the third in a series of articles examining the theology and spirituality of the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
In the previous two articles on the theology and spirituality of the Holy Eucharist, there were outlined a number of important points about the faith of the Church in this central sacrament.
Prayers of the Mass on Feast of Corpus Christi
In a very telling way, almost all these points are expressed in the Prayer texts of Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), which we have just celebrated on Sunday, June 3.
The Collect/Opening Prayer of Holy Mass on the solemnity, for example, speaks of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist as the memorial of Christ’s Passion — as does the Preface.
Family caregiving: The division of labor
Q: This question may have been raised before, but I need to ask again. We are a family of four brothers all helping our 90-year-old mother and developmentally delayed sister. We had to place our mother in a nursing home a year ago due to physical issues. One brother lives out of state so we keep him updated by phone and naturally don’t expect any physical help from him. The rest of us live near each other and share the responsibilities, with the exception of one brother. We ask him to do a very specific task and he can never seem to follow through. There is always some kind of lame excuse. Sometimes I think he does this on purpose to get out of helping. This is getting very old. Do you have any suggestions? (A son in Barneveld).
Sister Mary Kiley, OP, dies
SINSINAWA — Sister Mary Kiley, OP (Lorcan), died June 17, 2013, at St. Dominic Villa. The funeral Mass was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa June 21, 2013, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Sister Mary made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican Aug. 5, 1953, and her final profession Aug. 5, 1956. She ministered in education for 44 years, teaching in elementary and intermediate grades for 23 years, early childhood for six years, and a before and after school program for 15 years. Sister Mary served as support staff at the motherhouse, Sinsinawa, for 14 years. She served in Minnesota, Illinois, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and New York.