Fourteen people received certificates from Bishop Robert C. Morlino certifying them for lay ministry in the Diocese of Madison at a Mass July 11 at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison. (Catholic Herald photo by Abigail Henderson)

Diocesan Institute:
Lay people receive Certification for Ministry

By Mary C. Uhler
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

MADISON -- Fourteen lay people celebrated their "graduation" from the first Diocesan Institute for Lay and Diaconate Formation on Sunday, July 11, at St. Raphael Cathedral.

Bishop Robert C. Morlino presented each of them with certificates certifying them for lay ministry in the Diocese of Madison.

They include: Jacqueline Childs, Patricia Clark, Robert Clark, Marilouise Durkin, Patricia Hendrickson, Connie Hultman, M. Susan Hundt-Bergan, Jean Jozefowicz, Annette Kiesow, Mary Ann Lukesic, Catherine Schneider, Kathy Siberz, Jerrilyn Sutter, and Sharon Zimmerman.

Certified in lay ministry

These 14 people studied alongside the 20 men who will be ordained to the permanent diaconate on Friday, July 23.   Full story ...

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Diocesan Institute for Lay and Diaconate Formation: Involved four years of study, prayer, community

By Sr. Marcia Vinje
FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

MADISON -- The members of the Diocesan Institute for Lay and Diaconate Formation have grown together through their studies, their common prayer, and through a vibrant community.

Twenty deacons: To be ordained July 23 MADISON -- Twenty men who completed the Diocesan Institute for Lay and Diaconate Formation will be ordained to the permanent diaconate on Friday, July 23, at St. Raphael Cathedral. The 7 p.m. ordination will be a first in the Diocese of Madison. Full story ...

They truly grew into a spiritual family, sharing joys and concerns, progress and frustrations, supporting one another and challenging each other to grow in conformity to Christ.

Formation program

The Diocesan Institute has met 11 weekends a year for four years including four weekend retreats. The formation program included not only academic studies but also helps the whole person to grow.   Full story ...