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Body of Christ: Sarah Razner, Holy Family, Fond du Lac

2 weeks ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Director of communications for the biggest parish in the archdiocese by day and novelist by night, Sarah Razner wears many hats. But both her roles involve telling interesting stories about dynamic people who seek truth and goodness in the world — and in themselves. “As I am creating a character, usually one of my main questions I ask myself is, ‘How will they become better throughout this story?’” Razner said.
Memorial for the Unborn Completed in North Lake

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Terry Horst confers with Linda Boettcher of Archie Monuments & Stone in Watertown over the design of the Memorial for the Unborn at St. Clare Cemetery in North Lake. (Submitted photo) “Your eyes saw my unformed body,” says the Psalm. “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (Psalm 139:16)Before a child is known or loved by anyone, he is known and loved by his Creator. Before the vague outline of her face can be seen in the grainiest ultrasound.
Deacons, Others Count on Annual Stewardship Appeal

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Larry Hanson

Deacon candidates and their wives work on a project during formation at a retreat at St. Benedict’s Abbey and Retreat Center, Benet Lake. (Submitted photo)Dcn. Aaron Jeske says his years of formation to become a deacon changed him. “Now, I approach each day differently.
New Priests: Be On Fire With Christ’s Love

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Frs. Brady Gagne, Timothy Sanchez and Aaron Siehr were ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on May 17 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee, by Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob.
New Deacons Called to Witness Faith

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Dcns. Alex Becker, Peter Danner, Joel Kolb, Andrew Swietlik, Redmond Tuttle and Nicholas Waddell were ordained to the diaconate for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee April 26 in anticipation of their ordination to the priesthood next year. They are shown with Rector Fr. Luke Strand, Archbishop Jeffrey S. Grob, Vice Rector Fr. John Baumgardner and archdiocese Vocations Director Fr. Michael Malucha. (Photo courtesy of Saint Francis de Sales Seminary)Dcns.
Parish Priest at Heart: Archbishop Emeritus Marks Jubilee

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

In May 1975, newly ordained Fr. Jerome Listecki greets family and friends at his home parish of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Chicago following his first Mass as a priest. (Photo courtesy of the Catholic Times)It was a long time they had to kneel on the hard marble floor of the chapel May 14, 1975, as hundreds of their now-brother priests filed past, pausing to lay hands upon their bowed heads.
Learning Inspired by Conclave, New Pope

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Students at St. John Vianney Parish School in Brookfield watch news coverage of the election of the first American-born pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday, May 8. (Submitted photo)A mock conclave, wearing red and watching live broadcasts together — these were just a few of the many ways Archdiocese of Milwaukee schools and students brought the selection of a new pope to life.
Locals React to Chicago Native Becoming Pope

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Tyler Hummel

Before this morning, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost wasn’t a particularly well-known Catholic figure, but now he is Pope Leo XIV — one of the most famous and influential men in the world. This is certainly exciting news for locals, given that he grew up in Chicago, served in various positions there from 1999 to 2014, and has connections to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. “There’s a lot of joy today, that’s for sure,” Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey R. Haines said at a media conference this afternoon.
Family-Friendly Events in Summer of ’25

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Colleen Dorman Jurkiewicz

Pray ’n’ Play at Milwaukee’s Iconic Summer FestivalsMilwaukee is known as the City of Festivals, and with good reason — summertime brings a full schedule of celebrations that honor the culture and traditions of the ethnic and neighborhood groups whose influence has shaped the city. Of course, Catholic parish festivals typically include a Mass. But because of Milwaukee’s deep Catholic roots, many larger ethnic and other festivals also include a Mass or other opportunities for prayer.
Faith Ferments: Brewery Out Front With Catholicism

1 month ago | catholicherald.org | Tyler Hummel

The young adult group Sursum Corda gathered at the St. Stanislaus Church rectory in Milwaukee recently to hear a talk by a representative of Tridentine Brewing. (Submitted photo)Tridentine Brewing takes a beloved Milwaukee beverage and serves it with an unlikely twist of Catholicism. Its owners are spreading faith — not only in its marketing but in a recent talk about how everyday tasks and hobbies can provide opportunities to praise and worship God.