COLLEEN JURKIEWICZ CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF Kathy Suhr likes to say that everyone just needs one kidney — including her. Unfortunately, she currently has three in her body, and none of them are working the way they’re supposed to — meaning that Suhr, who many Milwaukee Catholics will know as the former owner of the Marian […]
Empowered Conference Refreshes Local Catholics
LAUREN ROACH CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF Joy and prayer are staples of any charismatic meeting, and this weekend’s conference was no exception. Extended hands claimed postures of praise and talks proclaimed the transformative power of God in the Sacraments at the “Empowered: Refreshed, Renewed, Restored” Charismatic Conference held at Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center […]
Catholic Mamas: NFP Is a Gift for Catholic Women
COLLEEN JURKIEWICZ CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF If you’re a Catholic woman, you probably fall into one of three groups when it comes to NFP. Group one: you don’t know what those letters stand for. Maybe you’re not married, maybe you’ve never thought about family size, maybe you’re just not interested in any of it. Group two: […]
Summer Musical Shows the Holy Spirit at Work
LAUREN ROACH CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF The convoy composed of crossover SUVs, minivans and costumed kids travelled from St. Paul the Apostle to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Racine last summer. Inside the vehicles, parents and volunteers transported props, backdrops and performers for the play, “Go Go Jonah.” For Eli, who was 5 years old at […]
St. Edward Parish Celebrates Centennial
KAREN MAHONEY SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC HERALD St. Edward Catholic Church is celebrating 100 years of ministry in the heart of Racine. Celebrations throughout the year will mark this milestone. It was established in the fall of 1919 after Archbishop Sebastian G. Messmer appointed Fr. John Bott to begin a parish in a new neighborhood […]
Business Guide Set for Sept. 5 Issue
In the Sept. 5 issue, the Catholic Herald will put the spotlight on Catholic-owned or run businesses in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Chesterton Academy Becomes 16th Catholic High School in the Archdiocese
When Jesus said in the Gospels, “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10), St. John Paul II and G. K. Chesterton made proclaiming this truth their life mission — a mission which the Chesterton Schools Network shares. Inspired by the examples of these two greatly learned and […]
For SMSA Alum, Football and Faith Go Hand in Hand
COLLEEN JURKIEWICZ CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF Back when he was a high school student at St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac, Kollin Petrie sat down and made a list of goals for himself. The young football player thought he was making plans for the kind of athlete and student he wanted to be. After […]
Precious Feet Doctor Dies
KAREN MAHONEY SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC HERALD Nearly 50 years after pulling tiny, perfectly formed bodies of aborted babies from a formalin-laden bucket, Dr. Russell Sacco, 83, an Oregon urologist and founding member of Oregon Right to Life, has died of cancer. He is survived by Elizabeth, his wife of 58 years, four children and […]
A New Era for Ethnic Ministries in the Archdiocese
LAUREN ROACH CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF Fessahaye Mebrahtu comes from a “very strong family, deep in their faith.” Originally from Eritrea in Africa, he immigrated to the Unites States when he was 24 and holds almost as many master’s degrees as roles he has served within the Church. He has joined the Intercultural Ministry staff at […]
