Many of the residents at the All Saints Retirement Neighborhood, Madison, are not be able at their age to hear the call to join a religious community. But, they can still do something important to promote the culture of vocations: they can pray.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Philothea hosts bingo night for all women
The St. Aloysius Parish girls’ and women’s group Philothea is celebrating its second “birthday” this year, and women of all ages are invited to celebrate with them at their Third Annual Grandmother, Mother, Daughter Bingo Night on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. (after the 4:30 p.m. Mass) in the school gym.
South Bend hosts Worldwide Marriage Encounter Convention
Hundreds of priests and happily married couples of many faiths from all over the Midwest will gather in South Bend, Ind., this July 10 through 12 to enrich and celebrate their Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders.
Diocese responds to ‘swine flu’ questions
In response to questions regarding liturgical changes due to the spread of influenza A(H1N1) infection, commonly referred to as “swine flu,” the Diocese of Madison’s Office of Worship has released a statement and information, available on the diocesan Web site at www.madisondiocese.org
Speaker shares story of journey from life as a ‘cafeteria Catholic’
Patty Schneier’s mission to spread the word about her conversion came about with a dream.
Diocesan Choir celebrates Year of St. Paul
In song and Scripture, Dr. Patrick Gorman and the Madison Diocesan Choir will celebrate the Year of St. Paul, honoring the apostle with a free spring concert this Saturday, May 2, at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center.
Rogan receives Veteran Lifetime Award
In a ceremony during the April 17 meeting of the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters in Madison, Col. John (“Jack”) Rogan, U.S. Army (Retired), a member of St. Bernard Parish in Middleton and a long-time volunteer in Church organizations, was presented the Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award.
Confirmation proposal topic of regional gatherings
Regional gatherings of parish catechetical leaders in the Diocese of Madison will continue in May with a focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Catholics gather to learn about legislation and advocacy issues
Nearly 400 people attended this year’s Catholics at the Capitol, a biennial legislative conference organized by the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the state’s bishops.
Parishes prepare for Annual Catholic Appeal
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Madison are preparing for the launch of the 2009 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). Through support of the Appeal and the generosity of our people, the Diocese of Madison hopes to raise $3.7 million dollars to support the ministries essential to our diocese.