Along with a diocesan-wide strategic planning and restructuring, we in the Diocese of Madison have taken much time and effort to refocus our work in parishes and schools on the Great Commission: “Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19)
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Metanoia retreats: A time to focus on transformation of minds and hearts
So much change has happened in our diocese in the past three years.
Waterloo parish retreats have impact on parish and pastor
WATERLOO — Holy Family Parish in Waterloo is offering the second in a series of Light of the World Retreats on November 7 to 10. The event is open to anyone in the Diocese of Madison.
The retreat will be held on Friday evening, Nov. 7; all day Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 to 9; and Monday evening, Nov. 10.
Post-abortion healing available
MADISON — Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats offer healing for those who have been affected by abortion.
Bring Lent to life: Look for opportunities to nourish your faith by praying, fasting, and giving
Lent is a special time set aside by the Church to prepare for Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection through 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
There are many ways we can observe the Lenten season. In his message for Lent this year, Pope Benedict XVI asked us, especially in the context of this Year of Faith, to “meditate on the relationship between faith and charity: between believing in God — the God of Jesus Christ — and love, which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and which guides us on the path of devotion to God and others.”
Pope Benedict emphasizes that faith and charity are linked together. “Everything begins from the humble acceptance of faith (‘knowing that one is loved by God’), but has to arrive at the truth of charity (‘knowing how to love God and neighbour’), which remains for ever, as the fulfilment of all the virtues (cf. 1 Cor 13:13).”
Retreats offer post-abortion healing
Susan* was just 15 the first time she became pregnant. Scared and alone, she turned to her mother for help.