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Fr. Bart Timmerman, For the Catholic Herald

Immaculate Heart of Mary School nears record enrollment

Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Monona has increased its enrollment by 49 percent, primarily due to recruiting Hispanic and Asian students through its Catholic School Advantage Program. (Contributed photo)

MONONA — Five years ago, a trend toward decreasing enrollment at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) School in Monona had become an increasing concern.

To respond to this concern, a five-point strategy was implemented to retain and increase school enrollment.

Five-point plan

The five-point plan included:

  1. Prayer — putting faith in God to provide opportunities for increasing enrollment
  2. Public school partnership — becoming a 4K site for the Monona Grove School District
  3. Retention — commitment to improving student retention between elementary and middle school
  4. Outreach — implementing the Catholic School Advantage (CSA) Program for Hispanic immigrant families
  5. Enrollment management — hiring a development director to focus on building and retaining enrollment
Exciting new program

Since implementation of the plan, with God’s help, this five-point strategy is working.

One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of this strategy is the Catholic School Advantage (CSA) program. This program is a ground-breaking student recruitment effort that reaches out to Hispanic-immigrant students from families who want to send their children to a Catholic school, but are unable to afford tuition.

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IHM run/walk May 18

What do you get when you mix Immaculate Heart of Mary School (IHM) in Monona; six mascots; four students performing the National Anthem; a logo designed by students; free ice cream; a guest emcee who is not only a local radio personality but an alumni of IHM School; great music; a bunch of door prizes; a bunch of medals; some trophies; food for sale; a giant inflatable finisher’s arch; a certified 5K course; a one mile course; and over 200 excited runners?

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Bishop Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison

Mary and the priesthood

Under the Gospel Book by Bishop Robert C. Morlino
This column is the bishop’s communication with the faithful of the Diocese of Madison. Any wider circulation reaches beyond the intention of the bishop.

Editor’s note: The following is a transcription of Bishop Robert C. Morlino’s homily for Priestly Ordinations on Friday, May 6, at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison.

Tim, Jorge — “my sons,” I get to call you tonight. At the moment I call you my sons, I want to thank both of your dear parents, your grandparents, and your family for showing you what it means to be a good father — long before I came on the scene. And I want to thank them for showing you what it is to be a faithful son.

All of that will come into play in the days, the months, and the years ahead. I’m almost as proud of you tonight as your dear parents are — not quite as proud (I don’t think I could manage that) but I know how proud they are and I, certainly, am proud. I’m so grateful to your dear parents and your family, for their generosity in giving the Church such a wonderful, unselfish gift.

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Obispo Robert C. Morlino

Reflexiones sobre la ordenación

Bajo el libro del evangelio por Obispo Robert C. Morlino
Esta columna está dirigida a los fieles de la Diócesis de Madison. Cualquier circulación más amplia transgrede la intención del Obispo.

Nota del editor: La siguiente es una reflexión adaptada de la homilía del Obispo Robert C. Morlino el viernes 25 de junio, en la ordenación del P. Gregory Ihm y el P. David Carrano.

El rito pide al Obispo dirigirse a los candidatos al sacerdocio como a mis hijos. Y qué privilegio e increíble don ha sido para mí llamar a Gregory y David, a la luz del lazo del sacerdocio, como mis hijos.

Para que nadie se decepcione, trataré tres puntos que tienen que ver con Roma, porque esta es la primera vez que he tenido que ordenar a dos hombres que vuelven de allá. Y creo que es bueno recordar las cosas que han ganado por esa estadía.

En primer lugar, ¿Qué cosas no han recibido allá? Esto es Madison y todo aquí huele a política y a veces la gente se hace una idea equivocada. Ellos no han ganado la habilidad de moverse en medio de los pesos pesados eclesiásticos del Vaticano. No han aprendido cómo jugar el juego de hacer que el sistema funcione para ellos, en los más altos niveles. A veces, y no sé por qué, la gente cree esto cuando hay alguien que viene de Roma, ya que de todas formas todo es política; pero esto no es lo que han obtenido allá.

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