Category: Around the Diocese

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

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Michael Schultz and Brad Stiner, For the Catholic Herald

Silver Rose visits Diocese of Madison

MADISON — On June 20, Knights of Columbus District 47 hosted a Silver Rose Prayer Service at St. Joseph Church.

In 1960, the Columbian Squires (the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus) started a project to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, by running a silver rose from Montreal, Canada, to Monterrey, Mexico.

There are now six roses that crisscross the country and end up in different locations. The one exhibited at the Madison service will end up at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

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Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Diocese of Madison welcomes six new priests

It was more than just the biggest night of their lives — it was a special night for their families, the Diocese of Madison, and the Church as a whole.

No moment symbolically externalized the work of the Holy Spirit more than the thunderous applause for six men who had just presented themselves to Bishop Robert C. Morlino to be ordained to the priesthood.

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Jane Lepeska Grinde, For the Catholic Herald

‘Lighting the Way: Faith in Action’

MIDDLETON — Just over 100 women representing 42 parishes attended the 61st annual Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) convention held at St. Bernard Church June 16 and 17.

MDCCW President Rosa Ropers, Waunakee, said the theme, “Lighting the Way: Faith in Action,” was chosen to focus on the New Evangelization which “calls us to increase our relationship with Jesus through prayer, study, and our own spiritual growth.

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Kevin Wondrash

Former Protestant minister to speak at Monona parish

MONONA — Former Protestant minister Bruce Sullivan will present his life-changing conversion story at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 5101 Schofield St., on Thursday, July 23, from 7 to 9 p.m.

As a former Church of Christ minister, Bruce Sullivan was a zealous apostle for what he believed to be the true Gospel. As such, he was also ardently anti-Catholic. In fact, his dream was to be a missionary to the largest Catholic nation in the world — Brazil.

All of that changed, however, when he was confronted with the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith while trying to “evangelize” a Catholic family that had moved into his community.

 

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Kevin Wondrash

Knights of Columbus to hold brat fry fundraiser in Baraboo

BARABOO — Monsignor O’Reilly Knights of Columbus Council 746 will hold a brat sale at Pierce’s Marketplace on Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All profits will be split equally between the Backpack Project and Coats for Kids.

The Backpack Project is a community project that provides school supplies and personal items to financially disadvantaged children in the Baraboo School District.

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Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Ground breaks on new Edgewood College residence hall

MADISON — Just several days after the end of another school year, Edgewood College looked to the future with the start of another building project.

As supporters and guests gathered on campus, Chair of the Board of Trustees Gary Schaefer welcomed everyone to what he called a “great occasion at Edgewood College.”

On Thursday, May 28, ground was broken on what will be the college’s newest residence hall.

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