MADISON — St. […]
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News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
First Trivia Night at Immaculate Heart of Mary
MONONA — Immaculate […]
The Beacon, ‘a very special facility,’ opens
“This is more than a shelter. This is more than a hangout. This is where people come so that we can help them remove obstacles, get connected to services, and get out of homelessness,” said Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Madison.
Prayers answered through the Catholic Herald and Mother Mary
MCFARLAND — Just as Jesus multiplied five barley loaves and two fish to feed the multitude, so too, through Mother Mary’s intercession, he has multiplied the efforts of Mary’s Rosary Assemblers of Christ the King Parish in McFarland to answer many prayers.
In the March 9, 2017, issue of the Catholic Herald, Mary’s Rosary Assemblers announced its 10-year anniversary in an article entitled “Touching Lives — One Bead at a Time.” The article reported accomplishments to date, including distribution of over 24,000 mission Rosaries and efforts to promote a devotion to the Holy Rosary.
Watertown Catholic Community welcomes Chris Stefanick with REBOOT! LIVE! event
WATERTOWN — The Catholic community in Watertown (St. Bernard and St. Henry Parishes) is excited to be welcoming international speaker, author, and evangelist Chris Stefanick and his REBOOT! LIVE! event on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Watertown High School gymnasium.
REBOOT! LIVE! is the fun, inspiring, and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life. From spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health, and more!
St. Joseph Parish and School in Fort Atkinson to host 40 Hours Devotion
FORT ATKINSON — St. Joseph Parish and School will host a 40 Hours Devotion.
This devotion dates back and was developed during the Middle Ages, after the Feast of Corpus Christi was extended to the Universal Church.
Corpus Christi is known for its street processions with the Blessed Sacrament, even in our own time. St. Philip Neri and St. Ignatius adopted the 40 Hours Devotion in reparation for sin, which brought many blessings and conversions.
Rural life is still the backbone of America, says Jim Ennis
“Rural life is still the backbone of America,” said Jim Ennis, executive director of Catholic Rural Life (CRL) and president of International Catholic Rural Association (ICRA), as he addressed a group of about 50 people at St. Joseph Parish in Dodgeville on October 1.
‘Apple Pie Ambassadors’ welcome new neighbors
MONONA — “Hello, we’re from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Monona. We understand that you recently moved into the area. We just wanted to welcome you to the neighborhood.”
That greeting — along with an apple pie, a bulletin, and a smile — are what the parish’s “Apple Pie Ambassadors” have given out nearly 50 times since May.
St. Bernard Church in Watertown reopens after restoration
WATERTOWN — Watertown Catholics celebrated the grand reopening of St. Bernard Church on September 17.
Boasting an iconic 193-foot steeple since 1873, and celebrated as the tallest structure in Watertown, St. Bernard has been one of the city’s most identifiable treasures.
Public Rosary Rally in Janesville
JANESVILLE — On Saturday, Oct. 14, a public Rosary Rally will begin at 12 noon at the Courthouse Pavilion in downtown Janesville.
There will be roses to be placed by a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, borrowed from the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church, who have a convent a block away.