Parallel to the Rock River, on N. Jackson St. in Janesville, Chief of Police Chad Pearson was sworn in as head of city law enforcement in January of this year. Before becoming chief, Pearson had 25 years with the city under his belt.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Saintly examples for the New Evangelization
The primary focus of the New Evangelization calls all Catholics to be evangelized and then go forth to evangelize others.
National Vocation Awareness Week, November 3 to 9
National Vocation Awareness Week is celebrated from November 3 to 9.
Seminarian reflects on the spirit of evangelization rooted in relationship
What does it mean to be human? How do we find ourselves in the “here” and “now”— the “mundane” of the everyday? And, to what extent am I fulfilled?
Preparing the outside at the cathedral site
With cooler weather felt and changing colors seen, winter is beginning its approach in Wisconsin, and outdoor work on St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Madison is quickly coming to its expected close for the year.
Prepare for Catholic Cemeteries Week
The second annual Catholic Cemeteries Week is being celebrated in the first week of November, coinciding with the Octave of All Saints.
Evangelizing the margins — reaching out to those struggling and suffering
The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities (APD), in partnership with the Diocese of Madison and Catholic Charities, has made a conscious commitment to provide resources to individuals, families, and faith communities to begin addressing the spiritual and practical needs of those struggling with mental health and wellness.
Catholic Charities hosts Beacon and Eggs
At The Tinsmith, an event venue near Breese Stevens Field on the isthmus, Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison held its annual fundraiser on October 10 to benefit The Beacon, its homeless day center in Madison.
Beauty takes form at future cathedral
Inside St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Madison, work steadily progresses on the church’s plaster, stained glass, and statues, which will beautify the future diocesan cathedral.
The John J. Karsten Fund — helping students with disabilities
I recently interviewed Marge Karsten, founder of the John J. Karsten Endowment Fund. Marge started this fund in memory of her son John, who attended school in the Platteville area, and had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.