Gathered together at St. Bernard Parish in Madison, first responders from Madison and around the state came to be honored and give honor to those who have given their life in the line of duty.
Tag: St. Bernard Parish
Proposals for cathedral, Traditional Latin Mass
Two pastoral issues that Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison plans to resolve with the Into the Deep strategic planning process include: (1) The question of our diocesan cathedral; and (2) The locations where the Extraordinary Form of the Mass (TLM) will be celebrated.
Blue Mass Celebrated in honor of first responders
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| Madison Fire Department Chief Steven Davis, left, and UW-Madison Police Chief Kristen Roman light memorial candles at the annual Blue Mass for first responders on May 10 at St. Bernard Church in Madison. (Catholic Herald photo/Kevin Wondrash) | ||
MADISON — For the second straight year, St. Bernard Parish in Madison hosted the annual Blue Mass in honor of all first responders.
Fr. Michael Radowicz, pastor of St. Bernard, celebrated the Mass, along with several other priests from the Diocese of Madison.
In attendance were Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval, Madison Fire Department Chief Steven Davis, UW-Madison Police Chief Kristen Roman, members of their departments, and members of surrounding police, fire, and emergency worker agencies in Dane County.
Thanks for service
During his homily, Father Radowicz told those in attendance to “know there are a great many who appreciate the good work that you do, and we see that love and faithfulness in which you serve us every single day” and “the lord has endowed each of you with special gifts that allow you to be Christ for people in some of the most difficult moments of their lives”.
Later in the Mass, Chiefs Davis and Roman lit memorial candles in honor of those who have died in service to community.
Of special remembrance was Rick Garner, Jr., a 29-year-old Madison firefighter who recently died, shortly after finishing his shift.
Fr. Thomas Marr sentenced, must pay restitution
On February 22, Jefferson County Circuit Judge Jacqueline Erwin sentenced Fr. Thomas Marr, 66, former pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Watertown, to nine months in a county jail as a condition of a seven-year probationary period. The sentencing followed a no-contest plea and guilty verdict.
Parishioners at St. Bernard’s enjoyed his sense of humor
To the editor:
When he was pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Madison, we were often treated to Bishop George Wirz’s unique sense of humor in getting a point made. Our yearly “money talk” consisted of a three-minute egg timer and however much he could say until it ran out, even when he was stopped mid-sentence!
Always health conscious, he walked in our neighborhood until so many people were stopping him to talk that he had to resort to walking in circles in the church parking lot.
Bible classes offered at St. Bernard, Madison
St. Bernard Parish in Madison will be offering several Bible studies and a course on the history of the Church this fall.
Appointments (Jan. 21, 2010 edition)
Bishop Robert C. Morlino has announced the following, effective immediately:
Appointments (Dec. 31, 2009 edition)
Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Below you will see a small number of new priest assignments for our diocese which will occur out of the ordinary time frame at the start of the summer.
Parish financial irregularities prompt audit
In response to concerns raised in June by parishioners at St. Bernard Parish, Watertown, the Diocese of Madison in July called for independent auditors to conduct an examination of the parish finances and records.
Appointments (Oct. 1, 2009 edition)
Bishop Robert C. Morlino has announced the following appointment, effective September 24, 2009: