It was Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, a day that would change the lives of so many people, in so many ways. As a principal at a Catholic elementary school, I often find myself at work long after the students have gone home. It’s not unusual.
Tag: 2008
Four parishes sponsor series on St. Paul
Last summer, Pope Benedict XVI announced a year of celebration in honor of St. Paul the Apostle to run from June 28, 2008 (feast day of the Conversion of St. Paul) to June 28, 2009. The Vatican has encouraged Catholics around the world to study St. Paul in Scripture to “revitalize our faith in the light of his teachings and life.”
Helping and praying for others in time of need
Though a half hour late, Bishop Robert C. Morlino made it through the snowstorm on December 16 to pray with the people of Janesville and the surrounding community for faith, support, and hope during the current economic and employment turmoil.
Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe in Janesville
St. Patrick Church in Janesville was the host site for a Mass in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6:45 p.m.
Sister Maureen Lathers (Marilyn Elizabeth) dies
Sr. Maureen Lathers, formerly known as Marilyn Elizabeth Lathers, died on December 24, 2008, at Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Christmas greeting
“Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.”
Learning the meaning of ‘giving’ with the Apostolate
In his traditional talk after the Mass at the annual Apostolate to the Handicapped Christmas Party, director Msgr. Thomas F. Campion spoke of a boy, Adam Bender, whose story of overcoming the odds has been written up recently in several news outlets nationally.
Bishop Morlino to preside at Mass in Janesville for unemployed
The General Motors plant in Janesville will stop production on December 23. More than 1,200 hourly GM workers will be laid off effective January 2 after their holiday vacation.
International, Eucharistic centered youth retreat
Youth and young adults, ages 13 to 30, are invited to take part in an exciting event taking place at the Bishop O’Connor Center on March 20 to 22, 2009.
Bless Our Priest Collection held Dec. 13, 14
On the weekend of December 13 and 14 we encourage all to reflect upon the great impact our priests have had on our lives here in the Diocese of Madison.