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Fr. Rick Heilman, For the Catholic Herald

Wisconsin’s Into the Breach Tour empowers men

This past September 29, on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix, Ariz., promulgated an Apostolic Exhortation calling men to step “Into the Breach.” Bishop Olmsted began his exhortation:

“I begin this letter with a clarion call and clear charge to you, my sons and brothers in Christ: Men, do not hesitate to engage in the battle that is raging around you, the battle that is wounding our children and families, the battle that is distorting the dignity of both women and men.

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Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison

In spite of our sinfulness, God rescues us

Dear Friends,

By the time that you read this, we’ll likely have jumped right into Lent. It’s one of those years in which the gap between the end of Christmas and the start of Lent is a bit abrupt. Nevertheless, in so many ways, the readings of this past Sunday end up being particularly fitting for a pre-Lenten exhortation — especially in this Year of Mercy!

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Doug Ulaszek, For the Catholic Herald

Becky Thompson receives Jack McBride Ministry Award

MADISON — Recently, parish catechetical leaders from the Diocese of Madison honored the hard work and dedication of Becky Thompson of St. Joseph, Baraboo.

Thompson received the Jack McBride Leadership in Ministry Award. The Madison Diocese Religious Educator’s Organization (MDREO) presented the award at the Catechetical Convocation at the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison.

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Kevin Wondrash

Jesuit Retreat House opens new lodgings wing for session for Madison-area men

OSHKOSH — Madison-area men seeking to enhance their Lenten experience will get to make a weekend silent retreat at the newly renovated Jesuit Retreat House overlooking Lake Winnebago.

It’s a rare chance to spend time with God in prayer, surrounded by the beauty, peace, and solitude of nature.

A time to be with God

“What God reveals in Scripture is the love in which we are created, the love that sustains us, and the love in which we will rest,” said Fr. Chris Manahan, Retreat House director.

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Kevin Wondrash

Diocesan scouting celebration set for April 3

MADISON — The Diocese of Madison Catholic Committee of Scouting (DMCCS) is hosting a Catholic celebration for their fellow Scouts on Sunday, April 3, at Edgewood High School, 2219 Monroe St, Madison.

All Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts interested in starting or completing the Religious Emblems Program are invited to attend this event.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. at the school. A Scout Mass will be held at 4 p.m. and dinner will be provided following the service.

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Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Battling the cold to rally for life

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A crowd gathers outside State Capitol building in Madison holding signs in support of pro-life legislation at a Rally for Life held January 12. Several state lawmakers and pro-life leaders spoke at the rally. (Catholic Herald photo/Kevin Wondrash)

MADISON — The outside temperatures were in the single digits but dozens of hearts were on fire to protect the lives of the unborn.

During the noon hour on January 12, pro-life supporters and state lawmakers gathered on the steps of the State Capitol for a Rally for Life.

The event was co-sponsored by Pro-Life Wisconsin, Wisconsin Family Action, and Wisconsin Right to Life.

The home of the state’s lawmaking chambers served as a backdrop to call attention to three pro-life bills with hopes both the State Assembly and State Senate will pass them before the session closes in March. They include:• Assembly Bill 305/Senate Bill 260, which bans the sale and use of the body parts of aborted babies in Wisconsin.

• Assembly Bill 310/Senate Bill 237, which redirects money from the Title X grant program away from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.

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