ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Diocese of Madison Catholic Herald won six awards in the annual Catholic Press Association competition announced June 21 in St. Petersburg.The awards include:
• Best News Writing on a Local or Regional Event to reporter Kevin Wondrash for an article on the annual March for Life in Chicago. Judges commented, “There have been many Marches for Life and many, many participants. Reporter Kevin Wondrash found success to making this march fresh and enjoyable by setting the scene and then letting the marchers do the talking. Meeting and conferring with people are key to good journalism, and it is achieved here, especially with the focus on young people.”Tag: Catholic
Fort Atkinson school to hold annual Golf Outing
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Catholic Herald Summer publication schedule
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Three Catholic schools enjoy trip to Gettysburg, Washington, D.C.
On Sunday, May 5, students from Watertown Catholic, Blessed Sacrament School in Madison, and St. Jerome School in Columbus boarded a bus bound for a five-day trip to Gettysburg, Pa., and Washington, D.C.
It was an adventure of a lifetime, and a great way to cap an almost 10-year career for some students at our schools.Berlin Catholic Schools plan Alumni Reception
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Berlin Catholic Schools plan Alumni Reception
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Our Lady of Hope Clinic celebrates 10 years
Approximately 11 years ago, Drs. Michael Kloess and Anne Volk-Johnson had a dream of practicing family medicine on their own terms.
That meant making the best decisions for their patients, without input from insurance company representatives, or oversight from hospital or clinic administrators; and it meant being able to incorporate the Church’s teachings on Corporal Works of Mercy and the sanctity of human life.
Chopped winner speaks at Madison Catholic Woman’s Club Spring Celebration
MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) will be celebrating another year of religious, charitable, and civic activities on Monday, May 6, at a 12 noon luncheon at Blackhawk Country Club, 3606 Blackhawk Dr., Madison.
Sr. Alicia Torres, Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, and winner on the television cooking show Chopped, will speak of her ministry at the Mission of Our Lady of Angels in Chicago’s Humboldt Park area, where she puts her culinary skills to work preparing meals for the community.Catholic Charities opens food pantry in Cassville
CASSVILLE — Catholic Charities-Madison announces the opening of Six Rivers Food Pantry on Wednesday, April 17, located at 222 W. Amelia St. in Cassville, serving both Cassville and the surrounding area.
Food will be available for those in need on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Guests will complete a brief application and self-determine their eligibility. All are welcome.
The pantry is needed in the community due to several businesses that have closed leading to unemployment and the lack of other pantries in the Cassville area. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the Cassville community on this project. Helping people in need in rural communities is a fit with our mission,” said Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities.
Re-entering society after incarceration topic of program for Catholic women
MADISON — St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2438 Atwood Ave., Madison, will be the site for the next Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) meeting on Monday, April 8.
The program will feature Janie Ocejo, who has a unique perspective to share in her talk, “Re-entering Society After Incarceration”.
After successfully completing its re-entry program, she is now on staff as a service provider with Madison Urban Ministry.