founder – Madison Catholic Herald Archive (2001-2025)

MADISON — On September 15, 1968, Fr. Joseph Kentenich, founder of the International Schoenstatt Movement, was called into eternity immediately following Holy Mass in the Trinity Church on Mount Schoenstatt, Germany.

This castle-like church was built as a monument to thank the Mother Thrice Admirable, Queen, and Victress of Schoenstatt, for her protection during the years when Hitler was persecuting the Church in Germany. This was Father Kentenich’s first Holy Mass in this church, and it set a seal on his fruitful life’s work.

Around the Diocese

On August 27, 2015

Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Marshall native starts Hosea’s Heart to help women and children in Swaziland

MARSHALL — There aren’t many women in their mid-20s who would give up a teaching career and move to a southern African country to help young women in need — but sometimes all it takes is one person to make a difference.

Twenty-eight year old Marshall native Mary-Kate Martin is one of those women.

The member of Holy Family Parish in Marshall and Waterloo is the founder and executive director of Hosea’s Heart.

Around the Diocese

On June 18, 2015

Sue Barry, Catholic Herald Correspondent

Love Begins Here ministry is alive and growing in the diocese

MADISON — Have you ever dreamed of going on a mission trip where you could help other people in need, but thought it would be too expensive or too scary to be far away from home in an unfamiliar place?

Well, maybe you can dream again.

One dreamer with that deep desire to serve others in need made her wish come true right here in the Diocese of Madison.