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On May 4, 2021May 19, 2021
Angela Curio

How the Rosary helped me get pregnant

The year we got married was not an easy year. We were newly married during the recession, having decided to move forward with the wedding despite . . . well, everything.

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  • Letters to the editor
On June 11, 2020May 14, 2021
Monica Simpson

Follow healthy practices

To the editor:

As the state opens up, and I look around seeing bigger gatherings, I am tempted to join in. Staying physically apart is difficult even when the science is there to tell me it is important. It’s human nature that I don’t like someone telling me what to do, especially if it’s extra work in a difficult situation.

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  • Around the Diocese
On August 3, 2017October 25, 2023
Kevin Wondrash

Practicing Natural Family Planning during the postpartum transition

Pregnant or recently had a baby and want to practice Natural Family Planning (NFP) during the postpartum transition?

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  • Around the Diocese
On July 24, 2014
Alison Hetue, For the Catholic Herald

What is Natural Family Planning?

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnancies. These methods are based on observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle.

NFP is not “Rhythm.” The Rhythm (or Calendar) method was developed in the 1930s. It was based on the scientific theory that ovulation could be predicted by calculating previous menstrual cycles. This method was often inaccurate because it did not take account of the unique nature of each woman’s menstrual cycles.

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  • Guest column
On July 22, 2010
Andy and Mary Fabian

Growing in grace: Our NFP journey

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Andy and Mary Fabian

This story begins in 1992, when one man married one woman the old-fashioned, non-destination way with eight bridesmaids, a wedding march, a dollar dance, and a DJ.

Cradle Catholic married Purely Protestant and the first issue up for debate was how to postpone pregnancy (the arguments about in-laws and money came much later).

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  • Around the Diocese
On May 27, 2010September 12, 2024
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Diocese seeks NFP instructors

If Natural Family Planning (NFP) has touched your life or blessed your marriage, you may be called to share the joys of NFP with others.

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  • Around the Diocese
On January 28, 2010July 17, 2024
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NFP method now offered in diocese

The Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning (NFP), as taught by the Family of the Americas Foundation (FAF), will be available in the Diocese of Madison beginning in February.

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  • Around the Diocese
On August 20, 2009January 15, 2025
Meg Matenaer, For the Catholic Herald

St. Ambrose Academy has natural family planning consultant available for families

St. Ambrose Academy will have a consultant available for any of its families needing assistance with natural family planning (NFP) this academic year.

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  • State News
On August 13, 2009May 8, 2024
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Marriage and NFP conference held in Milwaukee

A marriage and natural family planning conference will be held in conjunction with Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee.

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  • Around the Diocese
On July 16, 2009
Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald staff

A divine design: Natural Family Planning

MADISON — “Marriage and Natural Family Planning . . . A Divine Design” is the theme of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, being promoted July 19 to 25 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The aim of this week is to focus attention on Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods and Church teachings which support their use in marriage.

This year also concludes a year-long observance of the 40th anniversary of the papal encyclical, Humanae Vitae (issued July 25, 1968), which articulated Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love, and responsible parenthood.

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