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Abortion will end, asserts Father Frank Pavone Print E-mail
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Written by Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff   
Thursday, May. 16, 2013 -- 12:00 AM

MADISON -- “We’ll see the end of abortion in our lifetime,” asserted Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, in a talk sponsored by Wisconsin Right to Life at the Inn on the Park in Madison on May 7.

In an impassioned speech, Father Pavone said the trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell in Philadelphia has exposed the grisly truths about the abortion industry. “I was at much of the trial myself,” said Father Pavone. “I sat right behind him (Gosnell). He smiled during much of the trial.”

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Francine Butzine is retiring after 43 years at St. Henry School Print E-mail
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Written by Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff   
Thursday, May. 16, 2013 -- 12:00 AM

WATERTOWN -- The old adage “Time flies when you’re having fun” certainly applies to Francine Butzine, who is retiring this year after 43 years as a teacher and principal at St. Henry School in Watertown.

In an interview, Mrs. Butzine -- as students, parents, and others fondly call her in the St. Henry community -- said she has “never been bored” in her 20 years as a teacher and 23 years as a principal at St. Henry School.

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Fr. Jim McEnery celebrates 60 years as a priest Print E-mail
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Thursday, May. 16, 2013 -- 12:00 AM

MADISON -- Fr. James McEnery will be celebrating his 60th anniversary as a priest this month.

Celebrations for Father McEnery’s jubilee are planned for Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, at St. Peter Parish, Madison, and St. Mary Parish, Milton, respectively.

Father McEnery was ordained May 14, 1953, by Bishop William P. O’Connor, at Holy Redeemer Church in Madison (the cathedral was being renovated at the time).

 

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Eucharistic Day at Sacred Hearts Print E-mail
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Thursday, May. 16, 2013 -- 12:00 AM

SUN PRAIRIE -- Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, 221 Columbus St., will hold its annual Eucharistic Day on Sunday, May 19.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at the end of the 11 a.m. Mass. There is opportunity for private prayer and Adoration from 12 noon until 3 p.m., when Evening Prayer and Benediction will be held.

Sacred Hearts' Parochial Vicar, Fr. John Silva, will give a reflection during Evening Prayer and Benediction on "Theology of the Eucharist." A social will take place in the lower level of the church after Benediction.

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