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Fr. Gregory Ihm

The power of forgiving sins

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Fr. Gregory Ihm

In 1793 began the Reign of Terror in France known as the French Revolution when many priests, Religious, and Catholic lay faithful were murdered because of their association with the Church.

One man had a particular hatred for priests and was famous for his style of execution: slitting their throats. Several years after the Reign of Terror, this man grew old, sick, and weaker.

His wife, a hidden Catholic, called in a priest she knew to anoint her husband because she feared for his soul.

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Kevin Wondrash

Former Protestant minister to speak at Monona parish

MONONA — Former Protestant minister Bruce Sullivan will present his life-changing conversion story at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 5101 Schofield St., on Thursday, July 23, from 7 to 9 p.m.

As a former Church of Christ minister, Bruce Sullivan was a zealous apostle for what he believed to be the true Gospel. As such, he was also ardently anti-Catholic. In fact, his dream was to be a missionary to the largest Catholic nation in the world — Brazil.

All of that changed, however, when he was confronted with the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith while trying to “evangelize” a Catholic family that had moved into his community.

 

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Kevin Wondrash

Polish community keeps Easter traditions

MONONA — The Polish Heritage Club’s annual Spring Festival will be held on Sunday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p. m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 4913 Schofield St.

A Palm Sunday tradition, the festival features the sale of Polish baked goods, paczki, packaged kielbasa and pierogies (from Chicago), amber jewelry, imported crafts and Boleslawiec pottery, toys, books, and more.

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Immaculate Heart of Mary hosts Hispanic Heritage Day on May 3

MONONA — Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) School, 5913 Schofield St., is hosting the second annual Hispanic Festival on Saturday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. The festival celebrates the heritage of the Hispanic community at IHM and in the Diocese of Madison.

Children at IHM School have participated in a Hispanic dance group all year. They will be performing the traditional dances they have learned and be dressed in authentic costumes. Entertainment will also be provided by other Hispanic dance groups from the area. A dinner of homemade traditional foods, such as tamales and salsa, will be provided along with drinks.

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