This year’s Rite of Ordination on Saturday, May 16, looked a bit different than usual.
Ordinandi Prepare to Begin Lives as Priests
COLLEEN JURKIEWICZ CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF After years of discernment, prayer and study, four men are preparing to be ordained as priests to serve the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on Saturday, May 16. Here are profiles of those soon-to-be priests. Dcn. Carlos Londoño Age: 29 Home parish: The Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians in Sabaneta, […]
God is Calling – ‘Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening’
Dcn. Steve Kramer had planned to host a “Come and See” information session on April 18. It was designed to be an informal meeting where anyone could come in and ask about anything related to feeling called. Since the pandemic cancelled gatherings, Sacred Heart Communications Director Monica Misey interviewed Dcn. Kramer, to bring the Come and See to you.
Where We Worship: St. Theresa Thrives as Part of Three-Parish Grouping
LARRY HANSON CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF St. Teresa of Avila has always been a strong influence of the small Dodge County community of Theresa (population 1,262 in 2010). The parish (St. Theresa) with 170 families was named after her. The first three baptisms in the parish were recorded by Fr. Casper Rehrl (who served from 1855-63) […]
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: […]
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.
OSF Sisters Move into New Motherhouse
COLLEEN JURKIEWICZ CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF As Franciscan women, the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi (OSF) embrace a life of simplicity. Since their founding in 1849 on the shores of Lake Michigan, their charism ministering to those in material, physical or spiritual need manifests itself in the joyful austerity of their day-to-day life — doing […]
Six Set to be Ordained to Priesthood
Here are profiles of the six men who will be ordained May 18 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evagelist.
Notre Dame Fire Causes Sorrow for Local Catholics
Erin and Tim Pann of New Berlin were in Paris on Monday, April 15, when the Notre-Dame de Paris, arguably the most iconic medieval structure in Europe, caught fire.
Marriage: It’s More than the Venue and the Dress
Couples want a beautiful and memorable wedding, but even more important is having a joy-filled, solid marriage that can withstand the tests of time. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee marriage program can help.
