SAUK CITY — The Society of Jesus Christ the Priest, which has four priests currently in the Diocese of Madison, recently ordained three young men to the transitional diaconate.
The Transitional Diaconate Ordination took place April 17 at St. Aloysius Church with Bishop Robert C. Morlino presiding.
The storm’s thunder and lightning frightened Danny, a five-year-old boy. He fled to the safety of his parent’s bedroom.
”Mommy, Daddy,” Danny begged, “Can I sleep in your room tonight? I’m scared of the thunder and lightning.”
His mom hugged him. “Honey, don’t be afraid. God will protect you. Now go back to your room,” she gently ordered her son.
Danny cried, “Mommy, I know that God will protect me. But right now, I need someone whom I can see. I need someone who can hold me and pray for me like you do, so I won’t be afraid.”
“Why do Catholic schools exist?” “Why do we have Catholic schools?”
“Aren’t the public schools just as good academically?” “Don’t Catholic schools just teach more religion?”
“Why do we have a Catholic school when our parish already offers excellent religious education?”
These are questions that, over my short tenure as superintendent, I have heard uttered by parishioners, my colleagues in public schools, and many others. As a matter of course, I have discussed these questions with colleagues, parents, teachers, and, most recently, the many volunteers from throughout the diocese who served as members of Core Teams for Catholic Schools Planning.
Note from Bishop Morlino: Dear Friends, As we come to the close of this year of St. Paul, let us refocus our minds and hearts on the life and works of this great Apostle. One of our newly ordained priests, Fr. Brian Dulli, parochial vicar of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish in Sun Prairie, has been kind enough to offer some excellent reflections on St. Paul to help us along the way. — Bishop Robert C. Morlino
Third and last in a series
How is Paul’s conversion relevant to today? Paul was a religious zealot, whereas many of the people we would like to evangelize have a casual approach to religion.
The Lord intervened and saved Paul from egotism. God saved Paul from becoming a law unto himself as Saul.
To the editor:
The battle against late-term abortions at the Madison Surgery Center continues even after their February vote to proceed with plans to brutally dismember babies between 19 to 22 weeks of age. Our publicly-funded, flagship University of Wisconsin-Madison has put its stamp of approval on this atrocity. This decision “mainstreams” late-term abortions — offering them in the same state-of-the-art clinic where people receive a variety of medical treatments.
On May 1st, we Catholics celebrate the Feast of St Joseph, the Worker. St. Joseph is the patron saint of workers.
Throughout our diocese, statues of St. Joseph the Worker show him holding a saw, eager to give another day’s work to help support Jesus and Mary. His example reminds us of the graced work, sweat, and sacrifice that go into the building of our churches both physically and spiritually. He reminds us that honest work can be a grace or ladder to God.
To the editor:
Regarding the pope’s condemnation of condoms in Africa:
While few would compare Pope Benedict XVI to John Lennon, their methods of saving humanity are in some sense similar.
Estimados amigos,
Este pasado domingo celebramos el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, que, como usted sabe, es una celebración de gozo para nosotros el segundo domingo de Pascua para considerar la enorme misericordia de Dios, derramada por nosotros. Y por eso, quisiera detallar sobre mi homilía de este último domingo y reflejar sobre el evangelio que leímos. Debo también observar, sin embargo, que este último domingo también celebramos el cuarto aniversario de la elección del Papa Benedicto XVI como sucesor de San Pedro, y esta semana celebraremos el aniversario de su instalación. Así pues, mantengamos en oración a nuestro Santo Padre especialmente esta semana.
OREGON/STOUGHTON — As we know the Holy Spirit works in mysterious and incredible ways — pulling together diverse people and places with various opportunities and resources to accomplish God’s will.
Note from Bishop Morlino: Dear Friends, As we come to the close of this year of St. Paul, let us refocus our minds and hearts on the life and works of this great Apostle. One of our newly ordained priests, Fr. Brian Dulli, parochial vicar of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish in Sun Prairie, has been kind enough to offer some excellent reflections on St. Paul to help us along the way. — Bishop Robert C. Morlino
Second in a series
Paul remains the most formidable thinker of apostolic times. While he could not have initiated Christianity, we owe to Paul profound thanks both for his human and spiritual gifts.
Much of what Paul writes flows from his very capable reflection on what happened to him as a human being and then as an apostle.
