Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

1 week ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

The Yang family have found a new unity in faith as dad Souama, son Mason and daughter Mariah prepare for Baptism and joining mom Khue as members of the Catholic Church. (Submitted photo)In the family of Khue and Souama Yang, faith has always been a bit of a “gray area.”“In the Hmong culture, when a daughter gets married, they often follow their husband’s religion,” explained Khue. When she married Souama in 2008, converting to his religion of shamanism might have seemed likely.

1 week ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Sixth graders Zac Eagleton, Ian Eagleton and Austen Ridosko have been in formation to become Catholic for the past year at Lumen Christi, Mequon. (Submitted photo)For the past 10 months, Ian Eagleton, his twin brother Zac, and Austen Ridosko have been meeting up on a regular basis. All three are sixth graders from the North Shore area. It began with the odd summer evening here and there. Once the school year started, they switched to weekends. Sometimes they talk about Ian’s pet snake.

3 weeks ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Andre Lesperance, Senior Content Creator and Ministry Consultant with Evangelical Catholic, Madison, coaches parish staff members to implement its Reach More process. (Submitted photo)The word evangelical can be an intimidating adjective. At best, it conjures images of saints and martyrs, people whose holiness may feel unattainable to the average Catholic. At worst, it brings to mind awkward social interactions and Bible verses being yelled through bullhorns on street corners.

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Most Catholics have heard the Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Death. Many have even seen it depicted on film or read about it through private revelations shared by saints. But witnessing the sights and sounds of Holy Week through a live production is a rare experience coming to Milwaukee on Sunday, March 30, at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish, 2427 S. 15th St.“The Passion of Christ” features more than 70 amateur actors and singers from the Chicago area.

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

At a retreat sponsored by the Chicago-based young adult apostolate Iskali, Miguel Garcia fell to his knees and offered every gift he had to the Lord. God took him at his word: now Garcia is an Iskali missionary, helping to reshape the future of the Hispanic Catholic Church, one community at a time. Born in Mexico, Garcia and his family came to the United States when he was 7 years old. He was raised in the Milwaukee area along with his two sisters.