Family members, friends, and the prayerful laity from around the diocese came to St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison, part of Divine Mercy Parish, in force the night of May 30.
Welcoming the Holy Spirit
As we approach Pentecost and the conclusion of the Easter season, we rejoice in the sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church and upon us. The Third Person of the Blessed Trinity anoints us with the very power and grace of God.
Be Christ to others at work
Henry Keefe tries to live in the present.
“The duty of the present moment, it’s pretty clear,” he said.
“Whether it’s sending that email or having a conversation at dinner, I aim to sanctify the ordinary moments in my day.”
Two great French saints
As we celebrate the centenary of their canonizations, these 19th century French saints both remain powerful today in their Heavenly intercession and their spiritual impact on the Universal Church.
Catholic fraternity celebrates anniversary
A celebration including Mass and a banquet was held on May 3 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the rechartering of Phi Kappa Theta-Wisconsin Lambda with the university.
Seeking white smoke and a new pope
The election of a new pope draws strong emotions from the faithful. One of my most powerful Catholic experiences came in 2013 while watching TV, as thousands in St. Peter’s Square cheered for the introduction of Pope Francis.
Four men ordained to the transitional diaconate
The night of May 16 marked the ordination to the transitional diaconate for Deacons Casey Cooney, Barry Meinholz, Luis Reyes, and Mark Wagner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona, part of Stella Maris Pastorate.
The importance of work
A joint resolution of both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature recently declared May 1 of every year as St. Joseph the Worker Day, a moment to recognize and appreciate the dignity of all working people in Wisconsin.
Local Catholic wins Barry Scholarship
Felicity Klingele, a recent graduate of UW-Madison, was awarded last month the John and Daria Barry Scholarship, an award that was inaugurated in 2019.
First responders honored at Blue Mass
The Blue Mass was celebrated on the evening of May 8, and was held in the St. Bernard Parish Center in Madison, while the cathedral undergoes construction.