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150 years of Catholic education in Beaver Dam
“Accipite et manducate ex hoc omnes:”Second-grade student Landyn Merrill uses colored pencils as he works at St. Katharine Drexel School in Beaver Dam on Oct. 15. (Catholic Herald photo by Steve...
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Br. Bob Smith resigns as principal, president, CEO of Messmer
MILWAUKEE — Capuchin Br. Bob Smith resigned as president, principal and CEO of Messmer Catholic Schools on Thursday, Nov. 15, according to a press release from the three campus, K-12 school.Br. Bob...
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Fr. Hanel stars in ‘A Christmas Story’
Tonight is opening night of the Sunset Playhouse’s production of “A Christmas Story.” Fr. Chuck Hanel, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish, Hubertus, plans to get to the Elm Grove theater two hours early and...
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Fr. Juknialis is ‘Scrooge’
PLYMOUTH — Disgust and disdain drip from the voice of Fr. Joe Juknialis as he slowly, but emphatically cries, “I ... hate ... Christmas.” Children cower beneath their mothers’ coats as he rails that...
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Catholic Charities seeks ripple of good deeds, giving
Salvatorian Fr. David Bergner made a ripple in downtown Milwaukee Nov. 29 and 30. Instead of dropping a pebble into a puddle and watching concentric circles form, the executive director of Catholic...
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Local travelers awed by canonization of St. Kateri
Before traveling to Rome for the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in October, Fond du Lac native, Sister of St. Agnes Josephine Goebel gathered prayer petitions from parishioners from the Houck,...
View ArticlePriest’s name added to restricted list
ST. FRANCIS — The name of the late Donald Musinski was recently added to the Milwaukee Archdiocese’s list of priests with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. A report originally filed...
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Show must go on – even on a school day
As the parents of young actors, Michael and Dawn Marie Hennes know the show must go on, even when it’s a school day. Dawn Marie says their daughters’ school, St. Gabriel Catholic School in Hubertus,...
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Locally produced Masses air nationwide
ST. FRANCIS – The sound of an organ, deliverance of a Scriptural message, participation in the Eucharist indicate a Mass is being celebrated. But the cable wires, sound boards and bright lights...
View ArticleParishes spared in Chapter 11
MILWAUKEE — Two decisions by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Susan V. Kelley have kept the assets of Catholic parishes in southeastern Wisconsin out of reach of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors...
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Marquette is proud owner of the Tolkien Collection
Opening in theaters Dec. 14, “The Hobbit,” directed by Peter Jackson and starring Ian McKellen, is about to become the hottest topic in film circles. Marquette archivist William Fliss, interim curator...
View ArticleMPD, faith groups deliver warm tidings
At this time of the year, gifts come in all shapes and sizes, some elaborately wrapped and presented. However, for selected residents of the Valhalla neighborhood in Milwaukee, some of the most...
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St. Anne receives St. Casimir’s pews for Christmas
Little did Bill and Melissa Waddle realize when that they joined St. Anne Parish in Pleasant Prairie this month that part of Bill’s past would merge with his new life. When he was young, he spent many...
View ArticleAppeal needs $750K to reach goal
ST. FRANCIS — Donations to the annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal are slightly down this year, but it’s not too late to help the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s biggest fundraiser, a major source of support...
View ArticleJudge disallows 2 claims; will rule on 5 more by Jan. 24
MILWAUKEE – U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Susan V. Kelley disallowed two claims against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee by clergy sexual abuse victims/survivors Dec. 13, but postponed ruling on five others...
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Most inspiring people of 2012
Throughout the year, the Catholic Herald staff enjoys telling the inspirational stories of people of faith. Several from the last year were especially touching and inspirational. Following are the...
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2012 is year of the cardinal
It was a year of celebrations and goodbyes, new beginnings and final endings, laughter and tears. In 2012 we saw two men with ties to the Milwaukee Archdiocese elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope...
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Youths' 'Box City' leads to library for Breach
MILWAUKEE – A local parish youth group is equipping homeless people with tools to better their lives.Members of St. Matthias Parish pose with representatives from Repairers of the Breach following...
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Commission studies Catholic school facilities
ST. FRANCIS — The Catholic Schools Commission of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee finished an evaluation of high school and elementary buildings last June and is assessing the areas for improvement.Work is...
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Some 2,000 from state expected at March for Life
When Fr. Jim Lobacz was a seminarian at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary during the early 1970s, he protested against the Vietnam War. On Jan. 25 he’ll protest against abortion by attending his first...
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