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Catholic college official in hot seat for comments about allowing ‘students for choice’ club on campus
Officials at Viterbo University in Wisconsin say the comments were taken out of context and that the school remains strongly... Read more
Abortion ‘trigger laws’ in three states to take effect this week
“Trigger laws” banning most abortions with limited exceptions are set to take effect in three states — Texas, Idaho, and... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Wisconsin parade victims
‘He commends the souls of those who died to Almighty God’s loving mercy.’ Read more
After shocking Waukesha Christmas parade attack, Wis. Catholics grieve and pray
Catholics in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha have responded with grief, prayer, and solidarity after an SUV drove into marchers... Read more
Waukesha parade tragedy: Priest, Catholic schoolchildren hurt when SUV plows into marchers
Catholics, including a priest and schoolchildren, were confirmed to be among those injured in a deadly crash during a parade... Read more
Pray for and promote peace, Milwaukee archbishop says after Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee is encouraging people to pray for and promote peace following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse... Read more
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Wisconsin bishops encourage vaccination while affirming conscience rights
The five bishops of Wisconsin on Friday issued a message encouraging vaccination against COVID-19, while maintaining that people ought not... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic school victorious in reopening case
The Wisconsin state supreme court ruled in favor of a Catholic school last week in its case against a local... Read more
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In pushback against AG inquiry, Wisconsin Catholics cite decades of church vigilance against abuse
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is citing decades of Catholic efforts to prevent sex abuse, along with judicial statements and reviews... Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese refuses 'sealed' records to state abuse investigation
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is refusing to turn over sealed records to a state investigation into clergy sex abuse. Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese sues over pandemic prison ministry prohibition
On Friday, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee against... Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese questions need for attorney general's review of clergy abuse
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee said on Tuesday that it is concerned that the Wisconsin attorney general’s planned review of reports... Read more
Green Bay bishop reinstates Sunday Mass dispensation as COVID cases spike
Just two weeks after the dispensation from Sunday Mass attendance was lifted in the Diocese of Green Bay, Bishop David... Read more
Milwaukee archbishop reinstates Sunday obligation
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will once again be required to go to Sunday Mass if they are healthy... Read more
Mass return: Wisconsin dioceses lift Sunday dispensation
Catholics living in Wisconsin will once again be required to go to Mass on Sunday, provided they are healthy and... Read more
Wis. Catholic Conference dismayed by veto of abortion bills
As the Democratic Governor of Wisconsin vetoed Friday four bills regulating abortion, Catholics in the state expressed disappointment with the... Read more
Wisconsin diocese to launch new parish for Hmong Catholics
A special quasi-parish for Catholics of Hmong background will be established in the Wisconsin Diocese of La Crosse, its local... Read more
Catholic profs told to report opposition to 'gay marriage' as harassment
An anti-harassment training presentation at a Catholic college encourages employees to report critics of “gay marriage” – and could reflect... Read more
