MIDDLETON — Despite tough economic times — or maybe because of it — Catholic Charities (CC) of the Diocese of Madison had the largest crowd ever for its 14th annual Awards Dinner held on October 29 at the Marriott Hotel.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Picking up the pieces of a shattered marriage
CROSS PLAINS — Frank and Julie LaBoda are now the picture of a happy marriage: married 17 years with four daughters, the international coordinators of a marriage recovery program, and consultors to the Pontifical Council for the Family.
Rita Macewicz installed as NCCW province director
BELOIT — Beloit resident Rita Macewicz was recently installed as the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) Director for the Province of Milwaukee at the NCCW national convention in Jacksonville, Fla.
Clinic offers free care for uninsured persons
As the nation continues to discuss how to best deliver health care to the 46 million Americans who go without health insurance each year, Our Lady of Hope Clinic in Madison continues to serve southern Wisconsin as the area’s only free full-time clinic for those in need.
Raffle calendar benefits Sun Prairie school
The children at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie have contributed art and memories to a 2010 raffle calendar.
Praying for an end to abortion
Bishop Robert C. Morlino prays the Rosary at the 40 Days for Life Vigil on October 30, 2009, with a large group of supporters.
School planning advances
MADISON — The Diocese of Madison Office of Catholic Schools recently held a diocesan-wide Congress to gain greater input on its yearlong planning process.
Sex education should respect roles of parents, local leaders
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) has urged state legislators to allow Wisconsin law governing education for human growth and development to continue to respect the judgment of parents, local school leaders, and advisory committees.
International Night Nov. 7 benefits center
A Cultural International Night with entertainment and ethnic food will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC), 1862 Beld St.
Catholic Spirit Club to meet Nov. 11
The Adult Catholic Spirit Club will meet in St. John Vianney Parish’s Marian Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a 12 noon potluck meal.