Two newly ordained priests for the Diocese of Madison -- Fr. Michael Radowicz, left, center, and Fr. Eric Sternberg -- pose for a photo with Bishop Robert C. Morlino. Also pictured are Fr. James Bartylla, vocation director; Deacon Todd Martin; and servers at the ordination Mass, including diocesan seminarians, men discerning a vocation to the priesthood, and friends of those being ordained. (Catholic Herald photo by Abigail Henderson)

By Julianne Nornberg
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

SAUK CITY -- The bells tolled at St. Aloysius Parish in Sauk City as the choir broke out into a joyful "Alleluia," marking the beginning of the ordination Mass on Friday, May 27.

With the ordination rites passed down for countless generations, Bishop Robert C. Morlino ordained two men as priests for the Diocese of Madison: Michael Radowicz and Eric Sternberg.

Expressing thanks

At the beginning of his homily, the bishop asked each ordinand to sit with his parents in the front pews.   Full story ...

	Clergy changes: New assignments of priests in parishes throughout the Diocese of Madison effective noon, June 15, 2005 are listed here (5/5 edition). Also see the assignments for the two new priests ordained May 27.
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By Mary C. Uhler
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

	Kate Wiskus

MADISON -- Bishop Robert C. Morlino has announced that Mrs. Kate Wiskus has been named the Director of the Office of Planning for the Diocese of Madison.

She will serve as the lead person in the upcoming diocesan strategic planning effort.

Importance of planning

In commenting on the importance of strategic planning, Bishop Morlino said, "We must insure that we will use the generous resources provided us by the faithful to our best advantage. Planning for our future is a critical responsibility of the Bishop's. I must insure that the truth of our faith is passed on from generation to generation."

Bishop Morlino said, "Kate has proven herself time and again to be willing to take on the hard challenges that face the Church in the third millennium."   Full story ...

By Mary C. Uhler
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

	Leticia Frausto

MADISON -- Bishop Robert C. Morlino has announced that Leticia R. Frausto has been hired as coordinator of Centro Guadalupano, which provides services primarily to the Spanish-speaking at the Catholic Multicultural Center in Madison.

She replaces Romilia Schlueter, who has taken a position with HospiceCare in Madison.

"Leticia Frausto will be working with the team of Susanna Herro, Andy Russell, and Steve Maurice to identify where the Multicultural Center can make the biggest impact," said Kevin Phelan, chancellor.   Full story ...