In 2017, St. Mary Parish in Platteville celebrated its 175th anniversary. That was when parishioner Diane Drefcinski, began writing the history of the parish.
Couple welcomes first baby of 2024
Lianna and Luke Kersting of Oregon, parishioners of St. Mary Parish in Pine Bluff, met their third child just minutes after 12 midnight on January 1.
Pray for our priests: Present and future
Every January, I am blessed to lead a retreat for fourth-year deacons from St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee. As you read this column, we are on retreat at Joseph and Mary Retreat House in Mundelein, Ill., and I ask for your prayers for these men.
What’s new at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison?
In 2024, Resurrection Cemetery has important plans for the beautification of its mausoleum and grounds, and the diocese is implementing an online grave search feature.
Exploring the challenges and possibilities of AI
The recent explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) has been met with mixed reactions, from optimism to alarm to confusion.
Lost Brother Dutton keepsakes found
After more than 20 years, Steve Skelly of Janesville found long-lost letters, photos, and other personal belongings of Servant of God Joseph Dutton, also known as “Brother Dutton”.
Embracing history and culture
As we enter into a new year of grace, I urge everyone to consciously build up a Catholic culture around you, and watch what the Lord will do!
Sharing a retreat experience
The following article is about the experience at the graduate student and young professional fall retreat at Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wis., presented by St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center in Madison.
Finding joy in suffering
Let us embrace this time in Advent and learn from our brothers and sisters in Haiti to rejoice, take shelter in God, and renew our spiritual strength, regardless of the hardships and trials we may face.
A Christmas reflection
A Catholic Christmas, with the Mass of the Nativity of Christ, a sincere Confession, joyful prayer, Yuletide hymns, and the liturgical feasts front and center, brings us face to face with the shocking nearness of God and His extraordinary love for each of us.