Category: Around the Diocese

News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.

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St. Vincent de Paul issues ‘Invitation to Serve’ in parishes

MADISON — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization in which members join together in friendship to grow spiritually by providing person-to-person services to neighbors in need.

Across the Diocese of Madison, 35 parishes host St. Vincent de Paul member groups, known as “conferences.” In Dane County alone, 18 St. Vincent de Paul conferences serve local people in need through home visits and other forms of direct, personal service — without regard to the religious affiliation or belief of those assisted.

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Catholic Library Association conference

WISCONSIN DELLS — Librarians from Catholic schools, parishes, and religious education programs will be meeting at the Wisconsin Chapter of Catholic Library Association (WCLA) 2017 Fall Conference on Friday, Oct. 13, at St. Cecilia Parish Center (lower level), 603 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells.

Participants can enjoy a continental breakfast and networking from 9 a.m. until the conference begins with a welcome and prayer at 9:30 a.m.

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Rosary March October 1 in Madison

MADISON — The 82nd semi-annual International Rosary March will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, 120 W. Johnson St.

There will be five decades of the Rosary, presentation of flowers to Mary, a homily by Fr. Eric Nielsen — pastor of St. Paul University Catholic Center — and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

The event will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions.

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Women in Columbia North Vicariate meet

BERLIN — The Council of Catholic Women Columbia North Vicariate will hold its fall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at All Saints Parish in Berlin. Registration begins at 3 p.m., followed by a business meeting, Mass at 5, and dinner at 6.

The 7 p.m. program will feature Janie Janis, renowned speaker and author, who will charm the audience with her Irish wit and move them with her deep compassion for people and real life struggles.

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‘Our Faith Stories’ resumes at St. Ann

STOUGHTON — “Our Faith Stories” is beginning again at St. Ann Parish.

Each month, people enjoy hearing about the faith journey of another, which gives inspiration and hope on their own journeys.

The first date is Sunday, Oct. 1. Rollie Budnar (father of St. Ann Pastor Fr. Randy Budnar) and Rita Ihm will be speaking. Rita’s talk will focus on listening, while Rollie’s theme is “Growing in faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit through the Church.”

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Eric Scheidler to speak at 40 Days for Life kick-off event

MADISON — Vigil for Life-Madison’s 2017 40 Days for Life Kick-off event will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, at Holy Name Heights (a.k.a. Bishop O’Connor Center).

Guest speaker will be Eric Scheidler, the executive director of the Pro-Life Action League. The league was founded in 1980 by his father, veteran pro-life leader Joe Scheidler, to fight abortion through non-violent direct action. Eric is the oldest of the seven Scheidler children.

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National Novena to be held at shrine in Champion

CHAMPION — A special line-up of speakers will be featured as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help celebrates its second National Novena to Our Lady of Good Help, October 1 to 9.

The National Novena offers nine days of reflection and prayer and brings hundreds of pilgrims to the National Shrine in Champion.

The National Novena begins on Sunday, Oct. 1, with the theme, “Mary Queen of Families.” The guest speaker will be Dr. Mary Amore, executive director of Mayslake Ministries and a distinguished theologian, author, and blogger on Catholic teaching.

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