On September 21, Fr. Chad Droessler was installed by Bishop Hying as pastor of St. Frances de Chantal Parish during a Mass at St. John Vianney Church in Janesville.
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Police chief inspires faith
Parallel to the Rock River, on N. Jackson St. in Janesville, Chief of Police Chad Pearson was sworn in as head of city law enforcement in January of this year. Before becoming chief, Pearson had 25 years with the city under his belt.
Teaching anniversaries celebrated at St. William School
Students and teachers, past and present, of St. William School in Janesville gathered to celebrate the teaching anniversaries of Ms. Rosemary Urbanick, 50 years, and Mrs. Kathleen Brennan, 25 years.
Lost Brother Dutton keepsakes found
After more than 20 years, Steve Skelly of Janesville found long-lost letters, photos, and other personal belongings of Servant of God Joseph Dutton, also known as “Brother Dutton”.
Cross and steeple restored, blessed in Janesville
On October 20, a beautiful Friday evening in autumn, the cross and steeple of St. Patrick Church in Janesville was blessed. The blessing marked the completion of major interior church renovations spanning the past two years.
Bringing our faith into the public square
As part of the Diocese of Madison’s ongoing mission to Go Make Disciples and its Phase III focus on Witnessing to Christ, both in the Church (within the parish) and in the world (beyond the walls of the parish), the team of priests leading the parishes and people of Janesville (Pastorate 13), led by Fr. Eric Nielsen, with the assistance of Fr. Rick Heilman, Fr. Vince Racanelli, and Fr. Matthew Pearson, is reaching out to evangelize and catechize the greater community.
Janesville Corpus Christi procession heralds Eucharistic Congress
The Diocese of Madison’s Eucharistic Congress, to be held from September 29 to October 1 in Waunakee, has as one of its goals that all Catholics answer Christ’s call to proclaim his Eucharistic love to the world.
Hundreds of people offer up thousands of prayers at Janesville Pray-A-Thon
The days of March 30 to April 1 marked a time of generosity and faith as more than 600 people came to pray at St. John Vianney Parish in Janesville.
Pray-A-Thon invites all to prayer
Starting Wednesday, March 30, and running through Friday, April 1, St. John Vianney Parish in Janesville is hosting the St. John Pray-A-Thon.
Janesville couple celebrates 75 years of marriage
JANESVILLE — Betty and Frank Daniels of Janesville will celebrate 75 years of marriage in a private gathering at their home on Saturday, Nov. 20.