John Kortendick, father of Fr. Steven J. Kortendick, pastor of St. Jude and St. Thomas the Apostle Parishes in Beloit, died on July 6, 2009.
Tag: 2009
Sister Hermana Oppreicht, OP, dies
Sr. Hermana Oppreicht died June 26, 2009, at the Dominican Motherhouse, Sinsinawa.
Free life insurance program offered for working families
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) will issue $50,000 term life insurance policies to benefit children of eligible working families in the Madison area, at no cost to the families. MassMutual pays the premiums.
Sister Marie William Cahill, OP, dies
Dominican Sister Marie William Cahill died June 11, 2009, at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa. The Mass of Resurrection was held in Queen of the Rosary Chapel at Sinsinawa June 15, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Economic crisis hits diocese, cuts announced
Due to serious effects of the long-term decline in investments and the increased cost of diocesan services, the Diocese of Madison announced cutbacks to its services and staff on May 27.
UW students will make pilgrimage to Holy Land
Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the Holy Land has helped shine the spotlight on the situation of Christians in the homeland of Christ. The number of Christians has been steadily decreasing. Those remaining must often deal with conflict and economic challenges.
Area residents get help to earn nursing degree
Dean Health System and St. Mary’s Janesville Hospital have stepped forward to offer financial support for a program that would allow Janesville-area residents to earn a bachelor’s degree in the nursing field without having to leave Rock County.
Msgr. DeBock celebrates 60th jubilee as priest
Msgr. William DeBock, pastor emeritus, residing at the Bishop O’Connor Center, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with a Mass and reception on Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m. at St. James Parish, Madison. All brother priests and friends are invited to attend.
Fr. Anthony Swamy Aakula jubilee
Fr. Anthony Swamy Aakula recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
Sister Mildred Thompson (Robard), OP, dies
Sr. Mildred Thompson (Robard) died May 10, 2009, at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, Ala. The Mass of Resurrection was in Queen of the Rosary Chapel, Sinsinawa, May 19, 2009, with burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.