Christianity
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As churches close, old properties can find new life in Wisconsin
A Madison pastor believes churches can creatively transform their properties to better serve the community.
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(Nearly) every classical performance in Wisconsin between now and Thanksgiving
When Thanksgiving approaches, so too does an influx of classical music performances across the state. Wisconsin Public Radio “Afternoon Classics” host Lori Skelton says Wisconsin is seeing a unique “concert […]
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Milwaukee religious leaders denounce the rise of Christian nationalism
Milwaukee religious leaders representing Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Roman Catholic and Unitarian congregations gathered Thursday to denounce the rise of Christian nationalism and its threat to democracy. About 75 clergy from […]
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Cardinal Stritch campus sold for $24M
A foundation that supports a private Christian school in Milwaukee has bought the now shuttered Cardinal Stritch University campus for $24 million. The Ramirez Family Foundation, run by Gus and […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear dispute over religious groups’ participation in unemployment programs
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case to determine a religious charity’s obligation to participate in the state unemployment system. Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc., the social services arm of […]
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Tim Michels says he’s ‘not against contraception,’ including Plan B morning-after pill
Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels said while he favors Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, he supports contraception, including emergency forms like the pill known as Plan B. The statement comes […]
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Wisconsin Pastor Fasting Until Congress Passes Climate Bill
A Kenosha pastor is fasting for climate change. The Rev. Jonathan Barker, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, stopped eating on Saturday and said he will continue the protest until Congress […]
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Former Atheist-Turned-Nun Meditates On Death To Lead A Focused Life
On Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble’s desk at the Daughters of St. Paul Pauline Publishing House in Boston is a small skull. She uses it to meditate on death. This nun, […]
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La Crosse Priest Digs In To Refuse Bishop’s Demand To Resign
The Rev. James Altman calls himself “a lowly priest” serving a blue-collar city in western Wisconsin. But when his bishop demanded his resignation — after a series of divisive remarks […]
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Archdiocese Of Milwaukee Challenges Statewide Investigation Into Clergy Abuse
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is challenging a request for documents for a statewide inquiry into abuse by clergy members and other faith leaders. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul launched an […]
