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The Catholic Herald is the official newspaper of the Diocese of Madison. Its purpose is to inform and educate people of the Diocese through communications that proclaim Gospel values, report the news, and comment on issues as they pertain to the mission of the Catholic Church, which is to bring all in Jesus Christ to the Father. |
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Bishop William H. Bullock comments
Following are comments made by Bishop William H. Bullock of Madison following the recent Vatican summit on clergy sexual abuse:
"Zero tolerance on cases of proven allegations of sexual abuse of minors or children has been implied in our Diocesan Policy and practice since July l993. We pray for the victims and their families who have been hurt and damaged.
"We know the rate of recidivism is extrordinarily high. Our United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' meeting in June to be held in Dallas will finalize our U.S. bishops' statement.
"Prayer is so essential for all of us at this time and much healing must take place at many levels. The reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter reminds us to not be afraid and to remember that Jesus is the way and the truth and life. He says to us 'Fear not.'
"We must never ever forget the victims and their families and we apologize for the priests who did these sinful and criminal acts."
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End of life
health care decisions:
Addressed in bishops' pastoral letter
MADISON -- Wisconsin's Roman Catholic bishops have issued a pastoral letter on end of life health care decision-making and advance care planning.
Entitled Now and at the Hour of Our Death, the letter voices the bishops' concern and compassion for those facing critical health care decisions, and it shares a moral and ethical framework for making such decisions.
"In recent years, individuals, families, and society at large have raised new questions about death and dying. As the bishops observed the discussions around these questions, they felt that there was a need to provide a unique resource for Catholics," stated John Huebscher, executive director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC).
Guidance to Catholics
The pastoral letter was developed through a series of consultations with various representatives of diocesan ministries, Catholic hospitals, and hospice services.
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Brings saints' faces to light
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Family ties that bond:
When grandparents live far away
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