The year 1925 was the time of the song “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, and President Calvin Coolidge. It was also the year that the needs of neighbors struggling to make ends meet galvanized a small group of Catholic parishioners in the Madison area.
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Holy Family, La Valle, celebrates centennial
Prior to exclaiming, “Wow!” Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison said, “What a joy and a privilege and an honor it is for me to be able to be with you this morning to celebrate 100 years,” at the start of Mass on September 17 at Holy Family Church in La Valle.
Dickeyville parish celebrates church’s centennial
On Sunday, Dec. 8, the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the current building of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville was celebrated with a 3 p.m. Mass with Fr. Bernard Rott, pastor, presiding, along with previous pastors Fr. David Flanagan and Msgr. James Gunn and son of the parish Fr. Randy Timmerman concelebrating. Deacon Larry Tranel also assisted at the Mass.
Fort Atkinson school gears up for centennial
St. Joseph School (SJS), Fort Atkinson, is getting ready for its Centennial Celebration.
Baraboo school marks 100 years of Catholic education
BARABOO — Over 1,200 invitations were sent to past graduates, staff, and faculty for a centennial celebration and reunion that will take place at St. Joseph School on Saturday, Oct. 3.
The festivities will begin with Mass at 4 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Larry Bakke. Following Mass, all are invited to the school for supper, an open house, and entertainment. Alumni can take time to tour the school, laugh over memorabilia, and enjoy connecting with past acquaintances.
Poynette parish celebrates centennial
POYNETTE — St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Poynette celebrated the centennial of the dedication of the first Catholic Church in Poynette recently.
The parish was dedicated by Archbishop Sebastian Messmer of Milwaukee on February 10, 1908. Bishop Robert C. Morlino presided at a 4 p.m. Mass, followed by a dinner, on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Marshall parish marks centennial
From January 1908 to the present date, St. Mary of the Nativity Parish has been a very special place of worship and friendships for the 336 parish families who over the years have shared their time, talent, and love for our Lord with everyone who enters its doors.