sisters – Madison Catholic Herald Archive (2001-2025)

Young women, ages 18 to 35, are invited to an evening of prayer, conversation, vocational insights, and laughter.

On January 25, 2023March 17, 2023

Julia Kloess, Catholic Herald Correspondent

Book celebrates history of St. Coletta

A new book was recently written about one of Wisconsin’s own Catholic organizations, St. Coletta.

Around the Diocese

On November 17, 2020

the Sisters of Mary Morning Star, Monona

Sisters of Mary Morning Star begin construction of their new chapel

MONONA — Construction of a new chapel for the Sisters of Mary Morning Star in Monona began on November 9, and is set to be finished in June 2021.

Throughout this summer and fall, we have been working hard with our architect David Ferch and contractor Brad Crowley of 1848 Construction to carefully plan all the elements of the construction project of our new chapel and to ensure a smooth and successful completion.

Site blessing

On August 15 of this year, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison blessed the future chapel site.

Around the Diocese

On March 4, 2020October 25, 2022

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Sisters to hold discernment retreat

The Cistercians Nuns and Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite single Catholic women, ages 20 to 32, to a Discernment of Spirits Retreat, specially designed for young adult and young professional women.

Around the Diocese

On October 10, 2019June 14, 2023

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Cistercian Sisters seek prayers and support to build new monastery

In 1957, six Cistercian Sisters from Switzerland came to Wisconsin at the request of Bishop William P. O’Connor, bishop of the newly formed Diocese of Madison.

Religious obituaries

On January 10, 2019September 20, 2023

Catholic Herald Staff

Sr. Cecilia Marie Brown, OP dies

Sr. Cecilia Marie Brown, OP — formerly known as Barbara Jane Mary Brown, died on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Mich. She was 95.

Around the Diocese

On April 19, 2018

Kevin Wondrash

Day in the life of Sisters to be held May 5

MONONA — A […]

Around the Diocese

On April 20, 2017

Kevin Wondrash

Sisters offer retreat for single women

PRAIRIE DU SAC — Cistercian Nuns and Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite single Catholic women, ages 18 to 32, to a mostly silent retreat designed for women discerning their vocation.

Franciscan Sister Jacqueline Spaniola, OSF, will teach St. Ignatius’ discernment process.

The retreat will take place Saturday, April 29, at Valley of Our Lady Cistercian Monastery in Prairie du Sac and begins with 8 a.m. Mass (optional).