Each month in this Jubilee Year, I am dedicating a column to an organization or ministry in our diocese which gives hope and inspiration to our people.
Tag: Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison
Catholic Charities accepting applications for Youth Faith In Action Scholarship
Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison is seeking applications for the Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship.
A heartfelt thank you on Catholic Charities Sunday
As we commemorate “Catholic Charities Sunday” in the Diocese of Madison on Sunday, Sept. 29, I am filled with immense gratitude for the unwavering support and dedication of our incredible community.
Youth Faith In Action scholarship recipients announced
Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison has announced four high school seniors from the Diocese of Madison were awarded the Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship, recognizing their commitment to community service through their Catholic faith.
Loving our neighbor: Following in the footsteps of St. Francis and Pope Francis
When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio received the 77 votes to become pope during the conclave on March 13, his friend, Cardinal Claudio Hummes of Brazil, told him, “Don’t forget the poor.”
Pope Francis took the words of his friend to heart and chose to be named after St. Francis of Assisi, “the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation.”
Respect for all human life
Time and time again, Pope Francis has emphasized the need for respect for all human life at all its stages, but especially for children (pre-born and born), the poor, the disabled, the sick, and the elderly.
In his October 4 visit to Assisi, the home of his namesake, Pope Francis — as he often does — took time to meet personally with sick and disabled persons. Man of them reached out to him, clasped his hand, and talked with him.
I couldn’t help think that St. Francis would have been so happy to see Pope Francis — the Vicar of Christ on earth — living out the Gospel message he preached in Assisi.
Facing natural disasters: Remember God’s love, reach out to those in need
If we think the year 2012 has brought us unusual weather conditions, we are correct. In fact, reports indicate that the United States experienced its warmest and most extreme weather on record through April, and those conditions seem to be continuing.