Some seminarians have the chance to study in Rome, but many others do not have that opportunity. Now they do.
Tag: Bishop Robert C. Morlino
High school grads connected to Catholic life at college, picnic with bishop planned
The College Connections Program is in full swing in the Diocese of Madison as we move towards a picnic with Bishop Robert C. Morlino on July 14 for those in the program.
Comments on Notre Dame and Obama
My great affection for the University of Notre Dame, growing out of the years that I spent there and my deep respect for the president, Father Jenkins, have, thus far, led me not to weigh in, in writing, on the whole matter of President Obama’s coming to speak and receiving an honorary degree at this year’s commencement. But, I think the time has come when I must, nonetheless, do so.
Catholics gather to learn about legislation and advocacy issues
Nearly 400 people attended this year’s Catholics at the Capitol, a biennial legislative conference organized by the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the state’s bishops.
Easter Greeting
Dear brothers and sisters, rejoice!
In sadness we have come upon the tomb, only to find that the Lord has risen.
Diocese launches new Annual Catholic Appeal
In what has been called a “complete paradigm shift,” the Diocese of Madison is launching a new Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) this year to support the ministries and services it provides in the 11-county diocese.
Bishop Morlino answers questions about Annual Catholic Appeal
Following are excerpts from Bishop Robert Morlino’s comments on the new Annual Catholic Appeal prepared by Catholic Herald editor Mary C. Uhler.
Rite to receive those preparing for initiation held in Waunakee
For Catholics, Lent is an important time to prepare the soul — a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we journey to Christ’s death and resurrection.
But for the hundreds of people who were sent forth from parishes around the diocese to the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, this Lent is something more.
Bishop Morlino comments on appointment
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of the Diocese of Madison issued the following statement February 23 on the appointment of Archbishop Timothy Dolan as archbishop of New York:
Bishop joins Portage parish in celebrating 175 years
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish celebrated its 175th anniversary of parish life on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and though the snowstorm that dropped about 6.5 inches by the following afternoon kept some from attending, including Bishop Robert C. Morlino and the parish’s oldest parishioner, the event was well-attended according to reports.