Karen Mahoney

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Karen Mahoney

All three children of Dana Anderson and her husband, Paul Kriston, were baptized on the same day in November at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii, Kenosha. (Submitted photo)Author Flannery O’Connor once said, “You don’t join the Catholic Church; you become a Catholic.”For Dana Anderson, her journey into the Roman Catholic faith from growing up Methodist certainly echoes O’Connor’s proclamation. As a child, Dana learned about God from her parents.

2 months ago | catholicherald.org | Karen Mahoney

The eldest of 14 children, Maureen Gallagher got an early start on the leadership skills that later served the Archdiocese of Milwaukee very well. Gallagher, 86, a Milwaukee area resident, passed away in January. Devoted to her Catholic faith, Gallagher served in various leadership roles including director of Catholic education for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. She played an integral role in developing the Waukesha Catholic School System.

2 months ago | catholicherald.org | Karen Mahoney

Dozens of girls and women showed their talents at a Miss Amazing event held in Green Bay last year. Miss Amazing is a national self-esteem movement for girls and women with disabilities. (Submitted photo)This year, the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus provided $115,000 in grants to be divided among 29 organizations that benefit individuals with intellectual disabilities. The fraternal organization set the grants after its annual Intellectual Disabilities Committee gathering in January.

2 months ago | catholicherald.org | Karen Mahoney

Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob encourages Catholics to return to the Lord wholeheartedly during Lent, but one day next month has a broadened focus. During this Jubilee Year, Archbishop Grob has asked that the archdiocese’s faithful observe Wednesday, April 9, as a Day of Reconciliation, Reparation and Fasting. “Often, there are obstacles that hinder our return (to the Lord),” he said.

2 months ago | catholicherald.org | Karen Mahoney

Downtown Kenosha Catholic Fish FryRemaining dates and time: 4-7 p.m. March 21, March 28 and April 4. Place: Downtown Kenosha Catholic Ministry Center cafeteria, 714 49th St., KenoshaWhat’s on the menu? Fried or baked cod, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, rye bread and homemade dessert, $15. Water, $1. Soda, $1. Coffee is available to the dine-in crowd for free. Kids menu? Yes — cod (one piece) or grilled cheese dinners — $7 each. Dine-in, carryout and drive-through available? Yes, all three.