Bishop Robert C. Morlino announces the following appointment, effective October 31, 2009:
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Mass, listening sessions for farming community
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Bishop Robert C. Morlino blesses some farm equipment brought by a farmer from Cuba City following the Rural Life Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Truman October 20. The bishop blessed two ponies, five tractors, and other farm equipment — including a “drive-by” blessing of a manure treatment system — outside the church. (Catholic Herald photo |
TRUMAN — People filled the pews at Immaculate Conception Church for the third annual Rural Life Mass held by the Diocese of Madison. Many also brought their farm equipment and a few animals to be blessed by Bishop Robert C. Morlino afterwards.
The Mass drew young and old from around Truman and the Diocese of Madison. Thirteen priests from throughout the diocese concelebrated the Mass on October 20.
After the Mass and blessing, the majority of the congregation gathered downstairs in the specially decorated social hall for a reception held by the Altar Society at Immaculate Conception Parish.
The parish had been cleaning and getting ready and planning since they heard about Truman hosting the event, said Irma Kliebenstein. “We wanted it to be festive, but family oriented.”
Bills would remove statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases
MADISON — The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the bishops’ voice for public policy, has opposed bills in the state legislature that would, if passed, repeal the statute of limitations for all civil suits filed by childhood sexual abuse victims.
Multicultural Center expands meal program to five days a week
The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) of Madison now under the leadership of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, recently closed due to diocesan wide budget concerns and then reopened, is now expanding its services.
Revolution of Love series planned in diocese
WAUNAKEE — Youth are continually bombarded with messages of love and happiness. What is true love? How do we live it out? What are the guidelines the Church offers to assist us in reaching our full potential and navigating the sexualized culture we live in?
Three upcoming workshops on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) will explore the truth of love and chastity.
Two from diocese ordained to transitional diaconate at Vatican
ROME — Almost 90 people from the Diocese of Madison travelled to Rome for the ordination of two diocesan seminarians: David Carrano and Greg Ihm.
Edgewood serves its community
MADISON — For the 10th year, students, teachers, and parents at Edgewood High School (EHS) ventured out together into the community to do acts of service.
Parish financial irregularities prompt audit
In response to concerns raised in June by parishioners at St. Bernard Parish, Watertown, the Diocese of Madison in July called for independent auditors to conduct an examination of the parish finances and records.
Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
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| Students and animals met each other during the pet blessing at St. Peter School, Ashton. (Catholic Herald photo/Kat Wagner) |
ASHTON — It was a blustery day for bringing the class outside, but everyone was wearing coats — including the animals.
The students at St. Peter School in Ashton celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a pet blessing after returning from a retreat October 1.
This year’s retreat, the second the school has held for the students, was offered at Ochsner Park in Baraboo. The students visited the zoo and learned about St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is October 4.
After arriving back at school, the students were able to have their pets and animals blessed by Fr. Eugene “Bud” Hollfelder, pastor at the parish. Some parents were able to bring the animals — from dogs and cats to rabbits and a heifer — to the school to be blessed. Other students brought pictures of their pets.
The topics for the retreats are on a three-year cycle, said Maria Patt, principal. Last year the students learned about Mary on their retreat. This year, they learned about the patron saint of animals and the environment.
Apostolate Christmas Party planned
“Out of Difficulties Grow Miracles” — this is the story of our lives and the theme for the Christmas party for the handicapped for this year.