Mercy Dental Group recently held its second annual Day of Mercy, a day focused on providing free procedures to individuals who otherwise go without dental care.
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Catholic dentist offers free Day of Mercy dental care
On April 29, Mercy Dental Group, founded by St. Maria Goretti in Madison parishioner Dr. Daniel Tataje in 2015, partnered with the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison to provide a day of free dentistry to those in need in the Madison area.
CMC presents climate change film
On April 30, the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison and the Office of Hispanic Ministry (OHM) of the Diocese of Madison teamed up to bring the faith-based environmental documentary film The Letter to the Madison-area Spanish-speaking community.
Serving the poor is serving the Lord
Our Catholic Social Teaching principle “Option for the Poor and Vulnerable” references this Gospel passage. The principle states, “A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.”
Immigrants encounter welcome and support at Catholic Multicultural Center jobs office
Finding a job is not always as straightforward as it seems, especially if you do not speak English fluently, are not proficient in current technology, or are not accustomed to the job search process here in the U.S.
Annual Catholic Appeal – your gifts in action
MADISON — When you make a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), you are supporting ministries throughout the entire diocese.
CMC helping to reunite naturalized Afghan ally with wife and son
Amid the horrifying news that continues to unfold in Afghanistan, the Immigration Legal Services Program at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) in Madison has been working tirelessly to help two families in despair.
Be generous in giving
During the coronavirus pandemic, many Catholic parishes throughout the country have experienced a decline in weekly collections.
Almsgiving: the least known Lenten practice
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — these are the three Lenten practices we’ve all learned about since childhood.
It seems that prayer and fasting are widely practiced and well-known among Catholics. Many of us deepen our prayer life during Lent, and we follow at least the minimal fasting requirements. Many of us go beyond by “giving up” some of our favorite foods such as desserts, candy, and alcoholic beverages.
CMC celebrates 10 years under Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
MADISON — Ten years ago, Msgr. Ken Fiedler of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish had “keys to an empty building, no money, and no staff” after he boldly decided to take on the task of operating the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) when the Diocese of Madison shut it down due to budget concerns.
On August 3, 2009, the CMC reopened under Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish with a budget of $250,000, a staff of four, and a handful of community programs, including a free meal three times a week.