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Rosary Rally in downtown Madison
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| Fr. Grant Thies, parochial administrator of St. Peter Parish in Madison, leads the Benediction during the second “Unite” Rosary Rally in Madison on October 11. Nearly 1,000 people came out for the peaceful afternoon of prayer. (Catholic Herald photo/Joe Ptak) |
MADISON — In the midst of protests, conflicts over the upcoming election, and a range of varying reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was time for some peace and prayer.
Nearly 1,000 people came out to downtown Madison for those moments of peace and prayer during the second “Unite” Rosary Rally on October 11.
The first rally was on August 15 and brought out more than 3,000 people.
The day also marked the conclusion of a 54-day Rosary Novena that started the same day as the previous rally.
There was an emphasis that the event was not a political event, but a prayer event, despite the closeness to the election and the State Capitol.
Next ‘Unite’ Rosary Rally on October 11
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| More than 3,000 people are expected to take part in the second Unite Wisconsin Rosary Rally on Sunday, Oct. 11, in Madison. Pictured above are clergy and parishioner participants on State St. in Madison during the initial rally on August 15. (Catholic Herald photo/Joe Ptak). |
MADISON — On Sunday, Oct. 11, many will again come out to pray in downtown Madison.
Hoping to repeat the numerical and spiritual success of the previous rally, the second Unite Wisconsin Rosary Rally will be held to honor Jesus and his Blessed Mother.
The first rally took place on August 15 and brought more than 3,000 people out.
Materials for the October event said, “We are all living in perilous times facing EPIDEMICS and THREATS TO OUR FREEDOMS. Our cities are disintegrating into anarchy with RIOTS damaging the property and taking the lives of innocent people. More than ever, we are being called to pray together — to UNITE Wisconsin against all evil.”
The event is being planned in conjunction with similar rallies going on in many other parts of the United States on the same day and will be the conclusion of a 54-day Rosary Novena that started the same day as the previous rally.Giving more attention to peaceful actions
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During Memorial Day weekend, I sat in front of my TV, totally captivated by the images on the screen — live chaos on State St. and in the downtown area in Madison.
Our area’s version of the protests following the death of George Floyd had disintegrated into violence, looting, angry shouting, and even a police car set on fire live on TV among other negative pictures.
For those seeking dialogue, attention, and something good out of the day’s events, these actions left sour images in many minds as the week went on.Dane County order calls for virtual classes
On Friday, Aug. 21, while some Catholic schools in Dane County were just a few days away from opening their doors to in-person classes for all students, Public Health of Dane County and Madison issued Emergency Order #9.
Rosary Rally at the State Capitol on August 15
The following information is from www.UniteWisconsin.com
We are all living in perilous times facing EPIDEMICS and THREATS TO OUR FREEDOMS. Our cities are disintegrating into anarchy with RIOTS damaging the property and taking the lives of innocent people. More than ever, we are being called to pray together – to UNITE Wisconsin against all evil.
God said “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
Outdoor Rosary Rallies to be held at Christ the King, McFarland
The ninth annual Rosary Rallies for Religious Freedom will be held at the Christ the King Parish outdoor Marian Garden on Tuesdays beginning June 23 through October 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Public Square Rosary Rally to be held in Princeton
PRINCETON — To honor traditional marriage and the family, a Public Square Rosary Crusade, organized by America Needs Fatima, will take place across America on Saturday, March 23, at 12 noon, local time.
Locally, the Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Green Lake, together with St. John the Baptist Parish in Princeton, will hold a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, March 23, at 12 noon in front of St. John the Baptist Church on Hwy. 73 in Princeton.Public Square Rosary Rally to be held in Princeton
PRINCETON — To honor traditional marriage and the family, a Public Square Rosary Crusade, organized by America Needs Fatima, will take place across America on Saturday, March 23, at 12 noon, local time.
Locally, the Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Green Lake, together with St. John the Baptist Parish in Princeton, will hold a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, March 23, at 12 noon in front of St. John the Baptist Church on Hwy. 73 in Princeton.Public Square Rosary Rally to be held in Berlin
BERLIN — On May 13, 1917, three Portuguese children were visited by the Blessed Mother in Fatima, Portugal.
Subsequent visits occurred on the 13th of each month until October 13, 1917, when the miracle of the dancing sun was performed by Our Lady and witnessed by 70,000 people.