Catholic Herald | Serving the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Herald of Hope: Three Archdiocesan Priorities Remain Unchanged

ARCHBISHOP JEROME E. LISTECKI Many of us will only go to doctors when we have something that is bothering us. Perhaps they embrace the adage “if it’s not broke, then don’t fix it”. However, conscientious doctors will send notices to remind us that we need to have our yearly checkups to evaluate the state of […]
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Environment at SJCA Lays Groundwork for Physical Therapist

For a lot of students who are approaching their eighth grade graduation, the process of selecting a high school can be daunting — overwhelming, even. Not so for Dr. Grace Kessler, PT, DPT. In fact, for Kessler, it was a decision that was made even before junior high began. As she finished up sixth grade […]
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Members of The Ballet Folklorico of the University of Nayarit, Mexico, bring the gifts to the altar...

Archbishop: We Are One Church in the Cross

Whatever our ethnic background, mother tongue or country of origin, as members of the Body of Christ, we all share in His Cross — and in the redemption purchased by His Blood. That was the message offered by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki on Saturday, Sept. 14, as he celebrated Mass in the Mater Christi Chapel […]
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Limo and Lunch at McDonalds for Soles Walk Achievers in Port Washington

LAUREN ROACH Catholic Herald Staff Most kids dream of escaping school for just a brief moment. Especially during the lunch hour, and definitely if the escape route features a limousine. For the students of St. John XXIII in Port Washington, this dream could become a reality if they meet the $60 individual fundraising goal for […]
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Prayer Service Honors Stillborn and Miscarried Infants Alongside Abortion Victims

LAUREN ROACH Catholic Herald Staff The Infants’ Memorial in the St. Francis Cemetery in Cedarburg depicts a mother holding a baby close, their bodies forming the shape of a heart. As Fr. Patrick Burns blessed the memorial Sept. 14, an errant sprinkle of holy water softly landed on the mother’s cheek, and for a brief […]
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LoCoco Named Director of Community Relations

A familiar face has rejoined the staff of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Lydia LoCoco, who spearheaded the Nazareth Project more than a decade ago, was appointed as the first director of community relations for the archdiocese by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki. She began her new role on July 8. “We want to be a neighbor […]
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Herald of Hope: Driving Safely is a Pro-Life Issue

BISHOP JEFFREY R. HAINES In the past, when the question was raised – “Are the streets of our city safe?” – there was a presumption that it concerned the danger of robbery, assault and other threats of violence. Unfortunately, I think it is just as possible these days to ask that question in relation to […]
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