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| Bishop Robert C. Morlino holds a baby and is surrounded by children from Care Net’s Elizabeth House in Madison. (Contributed photo) |
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison visited Care Net Pregnancy Center on June 2, surrounded by children of various ages who have lived in the Elizabeth House.
Care Net staff and volunteers were grateful for the opportunity to pray with the bishop. The children received a blessing from Bishop Morlino.
The faithful of the Diocese of Madison, led by the bishop, have provided ongoing support to the Elizabeth House for 10 years. The diocesan partnership with Care Net helped make the Elizabeth House a reality during the capital campaign, and their ongoing investment has helped provide a safe place to make a change for vulnerable moms and babies.
“We are deeply grateful to the Lord that we have the Elizabeth House here,” said the bishop, “in a setting where we can work together as Catholics and other Christians.”
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“We are grateful to Bishop Morlino and the faithful of the Diocese of Madison who have been instrumental in making it possible for women, babies, and families to be changed for generations over the past 10 years,” said Care Net’s Chief Executive Officer Liz Osborn. “We look forward to continuing to provide this safe and nurturing environment together with the diocese in the years ahead.”
The Elizabeth House, Care Net’s nine to 12-month goal-oriented residential maternity and parenting program, is designed to help pregnant women achieve stability and be prepared to care for themselves and their children.
The Elizabeth House offers a supportive and safe environment for single moms during and after their pregnancies. When residents graduate from the program, they have found safe, affordable housing; are in a stable school or job setting; and have appropriate childcare.
Annetta Wright, director of the Elizabeth House, presented the bishop with a plaque of appreciation for the 10 years of commitment the diocese has shown.
“For 30 years, Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County has been committed to serving our community with compassion and medical excellence,” continued Osborn. “In partnership with a host of other agencies, our center plays a key role in providing a network of support to women, men, and families facing unplanned pregnancies or sexual health concerns.”