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

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Plan 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign

MADISON — It’s time to start planning for the 40 Days for Life 2014 Fall Campaign.

“Vigil for Life is pleased to report that since last year’s 40 Days for Life prayer vigil campaign, God has blessed us with many graces by changing hearts and minds and by saving lives,” said Gwen Finnegan, director of Vigil for Life-Madison.

“Through our daily peaceful and prayerful presence and with God’s grace, we have been able to send many women over to the Women’s Care Center, where they are given the support needed to choose life for their baby. We are seeing the fruits of our labor due to sacrifice and God’s guiding hand.

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Hair and skin care workshop offered

MADISON — A hair and skin care workshop for adoptive or foster care families will be presented by Tanisha Harbert, master stylist and owner of Beauty Masters Salon in Madison.

The workshop is for transracial adoptive or foster care families to learn basic hair, skin care, and styling tips for African American children.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, July 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bishop O’Connor Center, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison. The suggested donation is $5.

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Experiences serving in Afghanistan

Recently, area priests, Religious, and catechetical leaders joined with members of the Janesville Serra Club for their annual Celebration of Vocations luncheon.

Invited to speak at this year’s gathering was Msgr. Donald J. Heiar, Jr., pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Parish in Janesville. Having recently returned from his second deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Monsignor Heiar spoke about his experience as a military chaplain with the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.

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Diocese of Madison applauds court ruling

The Diocese of Madison issued the following statement in regard to the Supreme Court decision regarding contraception in employee health insurance coverage.

MADISON — The Supreme Court ruling on Monday, June 30, is a positive step toward recognizing the truth that the God-given freedom of religion and freedom of conscience cannot be disregarded by the government in its attempt to force its own beliefs on people of faith.

It must be recognized that the freedoms of religion and conscience can never be relegated to a church, synagogue, or mosque, and that they are the rights of every individual, conferred by God.

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