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Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, For the Catholic Herald

Corpus Christi Mass and procession to be held in Madison

MADISON — The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord, or Corpus Christi, celebrates the Eucharist in more focused way than Holy Thursday. It is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, although in many places it is transferred to Sunday.

In 1246, Robert of Thourotte, Bishop of Liège in Belgium, had instituted a feast for the Eucharist at the request of an Augustinian nun and mystic, St. Juliana of Cornillon. Corpus Christi was established for the whole Church by Pope Urban IV in 1264. Its Mass and Office were composed by St. Thomas Aquinas (+1274).

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Kevin Wondrash

Baraboo circle hosts state convention of Daughters of Isabella

BARABOO — Our Lady of Fatima Circle hosted the 57th state convention of the Daughters of Isabella at St. Joseph Church recently.

Mass was celebrated by Msgr. James Bartylla, vicar general of the Diocese of Madison, with St. Joseph Pastor Fr. James Poster and Parochial Vicar Fr. Garrett Kau concelebrating.

Kicking off the morning session, colors were presented by the Girl Scouts of Badgerland color guard, followed by Baraboo Mayor Michael Palm’s welcome. Mayor Palm spoke of the rich culture, dedicated citizens, deep history, and beauty of Baraboo.

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Kevin Wondrash

Retirement Mass and reception to be held for Fr. Stephen Umhoefer

JANESVILLE — Fr. Stephen Umhoefer will be retiring effective July 11 as pastor of Nativity of Mary Parish in Janesville.

A retirement Mass will take place on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at Nativity of Mary Church, 313 E. Wall St.

Several priests will be concelebrating with him. The Diocesan Choir will also be on hand, along with the parish’s Sanctuary and Loft Choirs, to sing for the Mass.

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Susanna Herro, For the Catholic Herald

Chief of Police Koval: Bringing the Bill of Rights to life

MADISON — Mike Koval, with one year as the City of Madison Police Department’s (MPD) Chief of Police under his belt, spoke to a rapt audience of the St. Thomas More Society recently. His topic was “Law Enforcement and the Law.”

With a quick sense of humor and an openness about his Catholic faith, he gave a synopsis of how the police force ensures that citizen rights under the Constitution are protected.

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Kevin Wondrash

Facilitator training retreat for Lord Teach Me to Pray series

BARABOO — The Midwest Facilitator Training Retreat for the Lord Teach Me to Pray (LTMTP) Series will be held Friday to Sunday, May 29 to 31, at Durward’s Glen Retreat and Conference Center.

Training for part one of LTMTP, Praying the Christian Virtues, will begin Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Mass and end Saturday at 3 p.m.

Training for part two of LTMTP, “My 19th Annotation,” will begin Saturday evening at 7 p.m. and end Sunday at 12 noon. There will be Mass on both Saturday and Sunday morning at 8 a.m. during the retreat.

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