The Catholic Herald
Mission Statement:
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. |
The Catholic Herald awards:
• Web edition: Catholic Press Association Best Web Site: Honorable Mention.
• Award of Distinction, The Communicator Awards 2002 Print Media competition.
• Print edition: Award winner, Catholic Press Association 2003 awards competition.
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Amendment:
Would define marriage between one man, woman
MADISON -- In the wake of legal developments in Massachusetts and a failed attempt this past fall to override the Governor's veto of a bill to clarify Wisconsin's statutes regarding marriage, state legislators switched tactics and recently introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 66, which proposes a constitutional amendment to establish that marriage in this state is between "one man and one woman."
In order to amend the state constitution, a joint resolution must pass by a majority vote of two consecutive legislatures and then be ratified by a state referendum. Full story ...
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News & Features:
• Witness for Peace: Madison priest in delegation to Nicaragua
• Cells from aborted fetuses:
Pro-life group fights Georgetown University research
• Human cloning: Vatican official, U.S. cardinal criticize Korean effort
Columns:
• Making a Difference
by Tony Magliano --
The unborn: They need all of us
• Question Corner
by Fr. John Dietzen --
Rite of Baptism: Takes place
in church unless an emergency
• The Pope Speaks
by Pope John Paul II --
Day of the Sick: Gratitude to those who help the sick
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Lenten regulations
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 25. Lenten regulations from the Diocese of Madison are as follows:
1. Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday.
2. In addition to abstaining from meat, Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday, until they celebrate their 59th birthday, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound to this regulation may eat only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one's needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
These minimal penitential practices should not be lightly excused.
Special liturgical notes
1. Ritual Masses are prohibited on Ash Wednesday, during Holy Week, and on Sundays in Lent.
2. Funeral Masses may not be celebrated on Holy Thursday, during the Easter Triduum, or on Sundays in Lent.
3. When a marriage is celebrated during Lent, it is to reflect the special nature of the
season.
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Catholic Herald Lenten contests for youth
MADISON -- The Catholic Herald is sponsoring Lenten "Dear Friends in Christ" writing and drawing contests for students.
Teachers in Catholic schools and religious education programs are invited to use the Catholic Herald in the classroom and encourage students to read the paper, particularly the columns. Deadline is March 25.
Interested students may contact their Catholic school teachers or principal, call the Catholic Herald at 608-821-3070, or e-mail cathherald@aol.com for contest
details.
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