MADISON — Inspired in this Year of Faith by Pope Francis’ emphasis on charity and social justice, the diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is sponsoring two new courses on Catholic Social Doctrine, both being taught by Dr. Constance Nielsen.
The six-hour introduction course is being offered in regional parishes and available for local programming at the request of parishes or schools.
The more expanded course is being offered at the Bishop O’Connor Center one Saturday per month throughout the academic year. Remaining dates include November 23, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, and May 17.
The six-hour courses are being offered regionally at St. John, Montello, November 9, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; St. Joseph Parish, Fort Atkinson, November 12 and 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.; St. Clement Parish, Lancaster, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Beloit, February 11, 18, and 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and St. John the Baptist Parish, Waunakee, March 4, 11, and 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.For more information go to www.madisondiocese.org or call 608-821-3160.