mike koval – Madison Catholic Herald Archive (2001-2025)

MADISON — Faces of courage and stories of faith took the spotlight during the St. Dennis Parish “Courage Through Faith” event that was held on the fourth Sunday of Easter.

Pastor Fr. Randy Timmerman welcomed about 400 believers from congregations throughout the city with the challenge to be bold and courageous in work and everyday life, much like the apostles were courageous in building the early Church after Christ rose from the dead.

Father Timmerman’s plea was to be a living example of Christian values and voices in a society that is often hostile toward faith.

Editorial

On June 1, 2017February 15, 2022

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

First responders deserve our gratitude

In the aftermath of the bombing in Manchester, England, we noticed the quiet efforts of first responders to ease victims’ fears and concerns.

In so many disasters — natural and man-made — we see the heroic efforts of police, fire, and emergency medical (EMS) units. We almost take them for granted.

Yet what would we do without these first responders who offer such invaluable service? These first responders deserve our gratitude.

Around the Diocese

On May 21, 2015

Susanna Herro, For the Catholic Herald

Chief of Police Koval: Bringing the Bill of Rights to life

MADISON — Mike Koval, with one year as the City of Madison Police Department’s (MPD) Chief of Police under his belt, spoke to a rapt audience of the St. Thomas More Society recently. His topic was “Law Enforcement and the Law.”

With a quick sense of humor and an openness about his Catholic faith, he gave a synopsis of how the police force ensures that citizen rights under the Constitution are protected.