Religion
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Wisconsin faith leaders say churches should remain sanctuaries for immigrants
A group of Wisconsin bishops is urging elected officials to reinstate a policy protecting churches from immigration enforcement. They say that “welcoming the stranger” is a core tenet of their faith.
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Musk calls for cutting funds to Lutheran groups, including in Wisconsin
Lutheran groups in Wisconsin are defending their records of service after coming under attack on social media by Elon Musk.
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Lessons from Pico Iyer’s second home
In his new memoir, “Aflame: Learning From Silence,” Pico Iyer reflects on how spending time in quiet retreat saves him from the noise and distractions of the everyday world and brings him joy.
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Wisconsin native now leads Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Jeffrey Grob will now lead an archdiocese that oversees 184 parishes in 10 counties across southeast Wisconsin.
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Mourners gather in vigil across Madison after deadly school shooting
Two events were held in Madison on Tuesday evening following a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday. A vigil took place at the state Capitol and a prayer service was held at City Church.
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Supreme Court will hear Catholic charitable group’s plea to be free from Wisconsin unemployment tax
The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a new religious rights case over whether a Catholic charitable organization must pay Wisconsin’s employment tax.
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‘Longing for healing’: Survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests come together
A participant of the new Bridge Dialogues program, which brings together survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests, said it is a small step toward healing.
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Amish Christmas traditions offer a peaceful, faith-centered alternative to holiday excess
“The way that the Amish recognize public holidays, either secular or Christian, really goes back to how they practice their faith,” Louden said.
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Slam dunk for Salam Stars: Milwaukee’s all-Muslim girls basketball team appears in novel
Award-winning author Hena Khan features Milwaukee’s all-Muslim girls basketball team in a new graphic novel called, “We Are Big Time.”
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Appleton Catholic high school fires principal for violating policy aimed at preventing sexual abuse
The principal of a catholic high school in Appleton was fired this month for violating a Diocese of Green Bay policy related to preventing sexual abuse of minors or at-risk individuals.