HERALD OF HOPE ARCHBISHOP JEROME E. LISTECKI There are certain moments of transition in our lives that signal growth and development. The very first day of school can be as traumatic for the parent as it is for the new little scholar; tears were shed by both. But it is a moment that calls for […]
Herald of Hope: Anti-Semitic Vandalism Strengthens Will of Synagogue Members
BISHOP JEFFREY R. HAINES HERALD OF HOPE On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 29, I traveled to Beth Israel Sinai Congregation in Racine to represent Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki and the people of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in expressing support to a community that had suffered an anti-Semitic hate crime. Just a week earlier, the […]
Herald of Hope: St. Francis of Assisi Still Inspires to This Day
HERALD OF HOPE BISHOP JAMES T. SCHUERMAN On Oct. 4, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is one of the most beloved saints of all time, honored for his embrace of poverty, his compassion toward those in need and his love for all creation. In 1182, Francis was born in […]
Herald of Hope: New Beginnings and Fresh Starts
BISHOP RICHARD J. SKLBA New beginnings can come at unexpected moments and even catch us off guard at times. Suddenly at the end of summer, for example, the prospect of another school year inevitably has that effect, both for teachers and students. A fresh friendship or a new job creates that same impression, whether it […]
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 […]
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 […]
Herald of Hope: Freedom of Religion is an Issue of Dignity
Religious liberty is a guaranteed right in the United States, a right that we often take for granted. Often, we see that right challenged in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. For example, Catholic entities that provide health insurance to employees often come under fire for excluding coverage that involves contraception or abortive procedures. At times, we […]
Herald of Hope: Catholics Must Act Against Culture of Violence
The following message was delivered Aug. 9 at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist during “Love in Action,” a gathering of prayer that love is the response to the recent shootings in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton. The tragic loss of lives in Gilroy, California; El Paso, Texas; and Dayton, Ohio, confront us with […]
Herald of Hope: St. Augustine Found Happiness in God’s Grace
BISHOP JAMES T. SCHUERMAN A few weeks ago, a college seminarian was telling me about the classes he had been taking since entering the seminary. In the course of the conversation, he mentioned that in one of his courses, the professor assigned the book, The Confessions of St. Augustine. I was very interested to hear […]
Herald of Hope: Cathedral Throws Open Its Doors During Bastille Days
BISHOP JEFFREY R. HAINES For a number of years, when the annual downtown Bastille Days Festival rolled around, the Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Evangelist mostly shut down. Oh, there still was the celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday evening and on Sunday morning, but the massive influx of crowds accompanied by the issues […]
