Derek Mosley talks about how family, friends and faith helped him battle through his near-death experience when contracting the coronavirus.
Catholic Relief Services Lead the Way Hunger Campaign Needs Help
KAREN MAHONEY SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC HERALD Around the world, Catholic Relief Services is gearing up to respond to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the tens of millions more at risk of acute hunger. Milwaukee-area Catholics are asked to join CRS in their efforts to “Lead the Way” on global hunger. The effort […]
Scripture Readings: May 24, 2020: Faith Mingles With Doubt
The Ascension of the Lord Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 FR. JOHN YOCKEY Somehow, somewhere, during early religious formation, most of us got the idea that to doubt matters of faith is sinful. Perhaps we bring our doubt(s) to sacramental confession, or at least regret them in friendly conversation. “I know […]
Herald of Hope: Uncertainty of Today Mirrors Lord’s Ascension
BISHOP JEFFREY R. HAINES This is the time of the year when we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. As a feast, the Ascension of the Lord commemorates a number of things in relation to Jesus. We recall His departure to Heaven, his exaltation at the right hand of the Father, his […]
Give Us Shepherds: DCN. ANDY MEULER
COLLEEN JURKIEWICZ CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF What was it like growing up in such a large family? For me, it was normal. That’s what I knew. It was bigger than most of my friends but we weren’t the only big family around so it wasn’t that crazy. We still get together very frequently. It’s a […]
Attend a Catholic Youth Retreat While Social Distancing
KAREN MAHONEY SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC HERALD The Upper Room is the theme for this year’s Catholic Youth Retreat that takes place Wednesday, May 20. It is being conducted by Arise Milwaukee, a non-profit ministry serving the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and devoted to helping Catholics encounter Jesus in a powerful way. The end of the […]
Local Athletes to Continue Their Careers
The following information on athletes who will continue their playing careers in college was provided to the Catholic Herald by the athletic directors at the various high schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. If you know of anyone that was inadvertently omitted, please send the information to catholicherald@archmil.org. Catholic Central High School, Burlington Nick […]
Milwaukee Catholic Mamas: Miracles Aren’t Canceled: Mamas Talk Giving Birth During COVID-19
COLLEEN JURKIEWICZ CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF When Amy Taylor gave birth to her son Maxwell on March 19, she was, of course, aware that COVID-19 was making its presence known in society. By that point, a State of Emergency had been declared in Wisconsin, schools had been shuttered and toilet paper was flying off the shelves. […]
Scripture Readings, May 17, 2020: Hope Transcends Chaos and Creates a Story Beyond the Story
Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17 First Letter of St. Peter 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 MARY MATESTIC Sometimes I awake and think it is a normal day. I can get in the car, go to work, run errands, talk with friends sans mask, go to Mass, see our grandchildren or just go […]
Body of Christ: Katherine Stroud, St. Stanislaus Parish, Milwaukee
CALLIE GAY SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC HERALD With such a deep interest in the faith, did you ever discern a religious vocation? I discerned becoming a Dominican in college. I visited the national Dominicans and the Ann Arbor Dominicans. I love the charism of studying and praying and sharing the fruits of your contemplation, […]
