ROME, Italy — At first the thought of standing in line for baggage, hotel rooms, metal detectors, tickets, admissions, etc. in my orthotic-assisted shoes was a bit daunting.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Prayers to God for the unborn
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino presided over a vigil for the unborn November 27 at St. Patrick Church in Madison, leading people from around the diocese in prayer in communion with Pope Benedict XVI and faithful around the world.
Pray for all nascent life
Bishop Robert C. Morlino invites all to join him, in communion with Pope Benedict XVI, for a worldwide vigil on Saturday, Nov. 27, for all nascent human life.
St. Ambrose benefit dinner moves to the Marriott
MADISON — It’s been called the “event of the season” for Madison Catholics. St. Ambrose Academy once again invites all who value Catholic education to join them for their annual benefit dinner.
Bishop speaks on ‘signs of the times’
MADISON — Bishop John O. Barres, current bishop of Allentown, Pa., spoke to a group of about 100 Catholics, including priests, catechists, and parishioners from all over the diocese, on Thursday night, Nov. 11, at the Bishop O’Connor Center in conjunction with the ongoing St. Thérèse of Lisieux Lecture Series.
Cardinal-designate Raymond Burke’s friends are not surprised by elevation
His friends in the Diocese of Madison were not surprised to hear that Pope Benedict XVI is elevating Archbishop Raymond L. Burke to the status of cardinal on November 20.
Catholic Charities Faith in Action Awards Dinner
MIDDLETON — Catholic Charities (CC) of the Diocese of Madison had its largest crowd ever for its 15th annual Awards Dinner held on November 9 at the Marriott Hotel.
OLA Child Care Center receives grant
On October 8, Our Lady of the Assumption Child Care Center received a Community Needs Grant from the Stateline Community Foundation.
Annual Rural Life Day highlights importance of farming community
LORETO — The rural community is faced with many concerns — a threatening economy, climate change, altering weather patterns and the uncertainty of nature, encroaching cities, and merging parishes.
Treasure hunters launch geocoins for World Youth Day
STOUGHTON — When Stoughton student Jennifer Yelk decided to help raise funds for the four St. Ann youth who are planning to go to Madrid, Spain, next summer for World Youth Day, she designed a personalized World Youth Day geocoin, used in a popular treasure hunting game.