VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After several days of animated debate over its official midterm report, the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family agreed on a final document more clearly grounded in traditional Catholic teaching. Yet the assembly failed to reach consensus on some controversial issues.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Catholic Order of Foresters marks 100 years at parish
In 1914, 100 years ago, World War I began, Charlie Chaplin appeared in his first film, and Pope Benedict XV was elected as successor to St. Peter.
St. Ambrose faculty lecture on the ‘Catholic vote’
Michael Kwas, science and history teacher at St. Ambrose Academy in Madison, will present a lecture called “Reflections on the ‘Catholic Vote'” on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at St. Paul University Catholic Center, 723 State St. Madison, in Newman Hall.
Rock County Senior Fair to be held Oct. 24
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Senior Fair will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at Holiday Inn Express, 3100 Wellington Pl., Janesville, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission and parking is free for the event that is hosted by the Rock County Community Partnerships for Older Adults Committee.
The theme of this year’s event is “Health and Wellness Under the Big Top.” Baby boomers, seniors, and their families are invited to attend and learn about what products and services are available in the area for an enjoyable, healthy lifestyle.
Annual quilt show to be held in Waunakee
WAUNAKEE — St. John’s Piecemakers Quilt Club in Waunakee will host its 14th annual “Quilting through the Ages” quilt show on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. John School gym, 114 E. Third St.
More than 150 quilts will be displayed along with quilts that will be donated to local charities. There will be a silent auction and quilt sale benefitting the Waunakee Food Pantry. Luncheon items will be served by the Ashton Go-Getters 4-H Club.
Edgewood College president to be inaugurated
MADISON — Dr. Scott Flanagan officially becomes the seventh president of Edgewood College at the inauguration ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, in the Todd Wehr Edgedome on campus.
The ceremony marks the close of a weeklong celebration of the new president who took over leadership of the college on August 1.
The inauguration features an academic procession of dignitaries representing colleges and universities from Wisconsin and beyond.
Serra Club and Worldwide Marriage Encounter join efforts to celebrate priests
MADISON — Worldwide Marriage Encounter in the Diocese of Madison and the Madison Serra Club are joining efforts to celebrate priests on Sunday, Oct. 26, observed as Priesthood Sunday.
In cooperation with the diocesan Office of Vocations, volunteers with Marriage Encounter and the Serra Club are sending cards to all priests in the diocese.
Affirming priests
For 11 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has proclaimed a World Priest Day to honor the men who have dedicated their lives to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Pontifical Requiem Mass for deceased bishops and priests on November 3
MADISON — In the “Church Year,” November is a significant month for considering the Communion of the Saints and the holy souls in Purgatory.
At the start of the month, the Church celebrates All Saints Day, giving thanks to God for all those we believe have achieved their heavenly goal, and then All Souls Day, during which we pray for the souls of all those who have departed but await their entry into heaven. They are moving days, which call to mind not only loved ones and friends who have died, but also the end of our own lives.
Rock County Fashion Show for the disabled is ‘highlight of the year’
Getting all dressed up for a special event and having something fun to look forward to does wonders for the human spirit.
That’s the idea behind the Rock County Catholic Charities Fashion Show for the disabled held in September each year.
Cathedral Parish plans pilgrimage
MADISON — Join the Cathedral Parish for a pilgrimage on Saturday, Nov. 8. Pilgrims will spend the day in spiritual preparation for receiving the Eucharist.
Sr. Patricia Vinje will share her reflections on prayer and guide the pilgrims through many devotions of the day. Msgr. Kevin Holmes will share his insights into the Eucharist as well as celebrate the 5 p.m. Mass when participants return to Madison.
Pilgrims will travel by motor coach to the Sauk City area and visit Valley of Our Lady Cistercian Monastery and Wollersheim Winery to learn about bread and wine production. During the visit, pilgrims will also collect both species of the Eucharist to be utilized at the Masses for that weekend. The schedule is: