MADISON — Each year, parishes take up a special collection, in November, for the Catholic Campaign Human Development (CCHD). CCHD is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic bishops.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Fr. Larry Bakke to take on new challenges
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MONROE — Fr. Larry Bakke says he is “always excited about new possibilities.”
He definitely has much to be excited about in taking on his new roles as director of the Apostolate to the Handicapped of the Diocese of Madison along with serving as pastor of the newly named St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Monroe.
“I’ve done many new ministries in my 36 years as a priest,” he said in an interview. “This is what God wants to do now.”
Stepping into big shoes
When Bishop Robert C. Morlino asked him to take on the position held for 44 years by Msgr. Thomas Campion, Father Bakke saw it as a “new adventure” in his life as a priest.
He will be stepping into big shoes as director of the apostolate, founded by the late Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell in 1967.
At that time, Bishop O’Donnell asked then Father Campion to direct the new diocesan outreach program for the disabled and elderly. He held the position until his death in 2010.
Speaker calls Catholics to be witnesses of God’s love
MADISON — John Rick Miller will be bringing his worldwide mission to the Madison area, calling upon Catholics to become examples and witnesses of God and His love through their daily lives. He has devoted himself to working for the spread and renewal of the Catholic faith throughout the world.
Potosi parish marks 175 years
Parishioners and visitors packed the tiny rural church of St. Thomas in Potosi July 17 to celebrate 175 years of worship in this place.
WYD pilgrims prepare for Spain
MADISON — In 1987, for the first international World Youth Day held in Argentina, an estimated 900,000 youth came from around the world to come together as Catholics and celebrate their faith.
Catholic women focus on making a difference
GREEN LAKE— Approximately 150 people attended the 57th annual Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) convention held at the Green lake Conference Center, June 28 and 29.
Perry parish celebrates its 150th anniversary
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| The current Holy Redeemer Church, Perry. |
PERRY — Members of Holy Redeemer Parish in Perry are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.
In June, parishioners had a float in the Mt. Horeb Summer Frolic Parade. Riding on the float was Georgia Post, the oldest lifetime member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Joining her were parishioners Mary Sutter, Glenn Schwoerer, Mary Kay Sutter, Mitch Sutter, and Dan Hefty.
All of these families are part of the heritage of Holy Redeemer Parish, among many others.
Anniversary celebration
On Sunday, Aug. 7, there will be a 150th anniversary Mass at 2 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church. A reception will follow the Mass.
There will be historical displays and church directories can be purchased. Burrows Consulting and Cemetery Service will also be available to help with geneology of the parish cemetery.
Early settlers
The early settlers came from Germany to farm in this area, which reminded them of their homeland.
The Town of Perry was established in 1849. The town was named after Commodore Perry of Lake Erie fame.
Diocese offers ‘Lord Teach Me To Pray’ training
MADISON — The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will offer facilitator training Friday, July 29, to Saturday, July 30, for part one, and on July 31, for part three of the “Lord Teach Me To Pray” series. Training will be held at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center.
New musical settings may begin in September
The diocesan Office of Worship, with the approval of Bishop Robert C. Morlino, has announced that parishes in the Diocese of Madison who wish to ease implementation of the new texts for the people may begin introducing the musical portions of the people’s parts of the Mass earlier than the general implementation date.
New thrift store opening in Verona
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul recently purchased the former John Erickson Chevrolet dealership in Verona.