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On October 18, 2023October 18, 2023
Catholic Herald Staff

Applications sought for Catholic Charities youth scholarship

Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison is seeking applications for the Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship, which recognizes two high school seniors who have shown a commitment to community service with $2,000 scholarships.

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  • Around the Diocese
On November 13, 2019
Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Catholic Charities holds 24th annual Faith in Action Celebration

MIDDLETON — Catholic Charities (CC) in the Diocese of Madison held its 24th annual Faith in Action Celebration November 7 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.

Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, welcomed the 550 guests, noting that this marks 24 years of recognizing community leaders and sharing stories of Catholic Charities’ clients and volunteers.

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  • Around the Diocese
On November 21, 2018
Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Catholic Charities holds Faith in Action Celebration

MIDDLETON — Catholic Charities (CC) in the Diocese of Madison held its 23rd annual Faith in Action Celebration November 8 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.

Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, welcomed the guests, noting that this marks 23 years of recognizing community leaders and sharing stories of Catholic Charities’ clients and volunteers.

He thanked the Edgewood High School Jazz Band for providing music during the cocktail time and thanked the Edgewood High School Honor Society students for helping check coats and the volunteer greeters from St. Ambrose Academy.

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  • Editorial
On October 11, 2018February 15, 2022
Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Learn more about Catholic Charities

In recent issues of the Catholic Herald, we’ve had quite a bit of information about Catholic Charities Madison, including flood relief, the annual Faith in Action Awards Celebration, and The Beacon homeless day resource center.

So our readers might think they know quite a bit about Catholic Charities. Yet this weekend, we are observing Catholic Charities Sunday in the Diocese of Madison.

What else do you need to know about Catholic Charities? Quite a bit!

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  • Around the Diocese
On September 27, 2018
Bridget Wittwer, For the Catholic Herald

Catholic Charities shines light on good works

MADISON — In a time when there is a lot of dark news surrounding the Catholic Church, Catholic Charities shines a light on good works.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Madison is currently preparing for its 23rd annual Faith in Action Awards Celebration, honoring members of the community who bring hope and joy to others.

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  • Around the Diocese
On November 23, 2016
Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Catholic Charity Awards highlights people and programs

MIDDLETON — For the past 70 years, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Madison has put faith in action through its many programs.

At the annual Catholic Charities Faith in Action Celebration held on November 9, President/CEO Jackson Fonder emphasized that it is people who make those programs possible, including staff, clients, and volunteers.

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  • Around the Diocese
On November 16, 2011
Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Catholic Charities holds Faith in Action Awards Dinner

MIDDLETON — “If it wasn’t for Catholic Charities, I wouldn’t be alive today,” Kelly Livingston told those attending the 16th annual Catholic Charities (CC) Awards Dinner held on November 10 at the Marriott Hotel here.

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  • Around the Diocese
On November 12, 2008
Mary Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Catholic Charities holds annual Awards Dinner

Leadership Awards were presented at the recent Catholic Charities Awards Dinner. Pictured from left are: Brian Cain, president, Catholic Charities; Jane Feller, chair of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors; Bishop Robert C. Morlino; Mel Bolser, wife of award recipient Steve Bolser; award recipient Donald Kreul; award recipient Lorraine Grell; and Joe Tisserand, vice chair of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors. (Photos by Michael Mowbray, Beautiful Portraits)

MADISON — “Faith in Action” was the theme of the 13th annual Catholic Charities (CC) Awards Dinner held October 30 at the Marriott Madison West. Proceeds support CC programs for families and aging persons.

Jane Feller, chair of the CC Board of Directors, welcomed the guests, saying the Awards Dinner is an opportunity to highlight Catholic Charities’ mission, hear success stories, and recognize the agency’s work. “We also recognize our clients and volunteers. They are living examples of Catholic social teaching,” said Feller.

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