Mother, Superior, and other news Religion briefs
From the June 30, 2007 editions of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(July 5th the Pastors for Peace friendship caravan to Cuba will be inciting civil disobedience at Prince of Peace Church.)

Lambeau gets holy: Packers venue to ring with prayers in July rally, by Tom Heinen. From the June 30, 2007 editions of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(July 7th Leap of Faith Lambeau)

iBelief: The faithful are flocking to the altar of the iPhone. Has the Apple phenomenon become a religion? by Tom Heinen. From the June 30, 2007 editions of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(Definitely not to be confused with iPray.)

'This is my mom; she’s a nun’
by Maryangela Layman Roman, Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 28, 2007, featured story at Archdiocese of Milwaukee web site
(Could have been 'This is my ex-wife; she's a nun' but he wasn't interviewed.)

Congratulations to the 2007 Jubilarians (Sisters)
Catholic Herald, Milwaukee
(No moms indicated.)

Archbishop unveils $105 million commitment to Catholic education
Parishes major beneficiaries of archdiocesan capital campaign, by Maryangela Layman Roman, Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 28, 2007
("We need a project, a cause, to bring us together as an archdiocese on behalf of our parishes for the noble enterprise of Catholic education and faith formation.")

Six archdiocesan offices moving to Layton Boulevard
Two written offers made for Cousins Center, by Cheri Perkins Mantz, Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 28, 2007

Fr. Hying to lead group to Sydney next summer
Priest hopes 1,000 join him for World Youth Day, by Brian T. Olszewski, Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 28, 2007
(Fr. Hying starts as Rector of Saint Francis Seminary July 1, 2007.)

Confirmation: Releasing God’s spirit anew
Herald of Hope column by Bishop Richard J. Sklba, Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 14, 2007
("Researchers like Fr. Andrew Greeley have repeatedly noted that the opportunity for solid and enjoyable faith experiences for middle to late adolescents remains one of the best predictors of life-long church participation." Then what do the trends in life-long church participation tell us?)

34 priests celebrating ordination jubilees
Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 14, 2007

Sustaining a Prayer Life
June 24, 2007 column by Ron Rolheiser, OMI, published in Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 28, 2007
("...sometimes too, I think, we are working too hard at it and are not letting the rituals themselves work hard enough.")

Feast of the Birth of St. John the Baptist [audio]
homily by Archbishop Timothy Dolan, June 24, 2007, at Relevant Radio

Pallium speaker emphasizes link between faith and reason: Robert George draws on writings of JPII to convey message, by Sam Lucero, Catholic Herald, Milwaukee, June 14, 2007
(Faith and Reason: Why We Do Good [audio] by Robert George, June 11, 2007 Pallium Lecture, at Relevant Radio)

Vocations Homily [6 pp. pdf]
by Fr. Nathan Reesman, St. Mary’s Visitation Parish, Elm Grove, Second and Third Sundays of Easter, April 15 and 22, 2007, posted at Saint Francis Seminary
("I would submit that we do not have a vocation shortage at all.")

Vocation Spirit News, Summer 2007 [4 pp. pdf]
Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Saint Francis Seminary

Capitol Update June 29, 2007
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference
1. Senate Passes Democratic Budget (2-7)
2. Children and Families
3. Workforce Development
4. Education
5. Corrections
6. Health Insurance
7. Other
8. New Bills of Interest (Abortion; School activities; Private schools)

Pope Benedict XVI accepts resignation of Bishop Raphael M. Fliss; names new bishop for Diocese of Superior
Catholic Herald, Superior, "Breaking News".
(Open Book reports the new bishop will be Father Peter Christensen from the Archdiocese of St. Paul.)

Christian feasts tied to summer, winter solstices
Scripture Page column by Fr. Robert Koszarek, June 24, 2007, Catholic Herald, Superior.
("Who today cares about original sin...?" A good question for Bishop Christensen!)

July 2007 Newsletter
The Casa Maria Catholic Worker house, Milwaukee
(Where's the Catholics for Peace and Justice June newsletter?)

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