The Rural Life Office of the Diocese of Madison began receiving field condition updates from our Diocesan Rural Life Network members throughout the month of May and early June, and the reports were quite startling.
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Modesty helps reflect human dignity, value
When talking about modesty, it is important to note that the body is not a bad thing, said Christine King, the founder of “Pure Freedom.”
St. Mary’s breaks ground for Janesville hospital
SSM Health Care of Wisconsin and Dean Health Systems broke ground on November 17 for the new St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic Janesville at the new site on Hwy. 11 just east of I-90.
Searching for God while unemployed
“There is no simple blueprint for a spirituality of work for the unemployed. Such spirituality is especially difficult because it must begin in frustration, in a dark night of loss and devastation.
New president named for Janesville Hospital
The excitement continues to build around the new St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital. Just two days after breaking ground, SSM Health Care of Wisconsin announced that Kerry Swanson will be the hospital’s new president.
Bishop dons chef’s hat for St. Ambrose benefit
MADISON — St. Ambrose Academy is busily preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year, a gala Christmas celebration with Bishop Robert C. Morlino, including a festive gourmet dinner and silent auction.
“St. Ambrose Academy continues to do outstanding work in the academic, spiritual, and personal formation of young people,” said Bishop Morlino.
“This event offers us a great opportunity not only to support an excellent, young, Catholic institution, but also to come together to celebrate a great Saint of the Church, and to cheer on some future saints. I welcome all of you to join us for what promises to be another great evening with the ‘chefs’ of St. Ambrose!”
Parish pitches in to help devoted principal
There aren’t many pastors who would willingly let someone throw a cream pie in his face.
But Msgr. Ken Fiedler did just that — for a price. At the recent Bolserpalooza fund-raising event for Steve Bolser, the long-time principal at Our Lady Queen of Peace School, Monsignor Fiedler agreed to make himself a target in the pie-throwing contest for $1,000.
St. Maria Goretti kicks off golden jubilee celebration
St. Maria Goretti Parish is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, “Gathering and Growing in Faith 1959 to 2009.”
Sacred Hearts students share wisdom and 400 chances to win with raffle calendar
While it may be a bit early to be thinking about 2009, the children at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie have already given it a great deal of thought.
Catholic Charities holds annual Awards Dinner
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| Leadership Awards were presented at the recent Catholic Charities Awards Dinner. Pictured from left are: Brian Cain, president, Catholic Charities; Jane Feller, chair of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors; Bishop Robert C. Morlino; Mel Bolser, wife of award recipient Steve Bolser; award recipient Donald Kreul; award recipient Lorraine Grell; and Joe Tisserand, vice chair of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors. (Photos by Michael Mowbray, Beautiful Portraits) |
MADISON — “Faith in Action” was the theme of the 13th annual Catholic Charities (CC) Awards Dinner held October 30 at the Marriott Madison West. Proceeds support CC programs for families and aging persons.
Jane Feller, chair of the CC Board of Directors, welcomed the guests, saying the Awards Dinner is an opportunity to highlight Catholic Charities’ mission, hear success stories, and recognize the agency’s work. “We also recognize our clients and volunteers. They are living examples of Catholic social teaching,” said Feller.