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Christian Feminism Group at Isthmus Parishes
Christian Feminism? Really?? The Cathedral parish now has an ENDOW group for women that meets weekly. What is ENDOW?? For more details click on "more."
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NFP 101: The Basics of NFP
Curious about Natural Family Planning? Do you wonder what it is and how it is different from contraception? Come to St. Patrick's on Tuesday, May 20th, to hear Jessica Smith, Family Planning Coordinator for the Madison Diocese, teach about the basics of what NFP is, what it isn't, and why it makes for far happier people, marriages, and families.
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Letter to the Corinthians Bible Study starting in May!
There will be a new Bible study, focusing on the Letter to the Corinthians, beginning in May! For all of the details click on "more."
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Rosary for the Bishop
Join hundreds of Catholics throughout the Diocese in praying one rosary each month for Bishop Morlino!
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Eucharistic Adoration
 At Holy Redeemer Parish Jesus can be adored in the most blessed sacrament 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the parish chapel. Come and spend time as frequently as you are able to in the presence of our Savior and watch Him transform your life! Additionally, the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration group is always looking for new volunteers who are willing to commit to one hour per week (or more) praying with our Lord. For more details please visit the Eucharistic adoration page here.
Diocese of Madison Website
Theology on Tap
 Are you looking to listen to last month's Theology on Tap online? Or are you wondering when the next one takes place? For any and all information related to Theology on Tap please visit our ToT page by here.
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Welcome to Isthmus Catholic
Why "Isthmus Catholic"?
Madison, Wisconsin is the only American city built on an isthmus---which is, as we all remember from fifth grade, a neck of land between two bodies of water...like Panama.
Our little neck of land between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona once contained the entire City of Madison with room to spare. Today the isthmus is just "downtown Madison"---a small but endlessly entertaining part of the whole city.
The isthmus has long been served by three historic parishes, all located within three blocks of the Capitol Square: St. Raphael Cathedral, Holy Redeemer and St. Patrick. This is the joint website of these parishes.
Our three parishes are currently linked, with a single pastor and staff serving all three communities. The parishes are preparing to be formally merged into a single parish community, a process that is to be completed by July 1, 2008.
And one more little complication: we're sort of "between cathedrals" at the moment.
In March 2005, St. Raphael Cathedral was destroyed by arson. On June 10, 2007, Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison announced his intention to build a new and larger Cathedral of St. Raphael on the site of the original building. Until that project is completed, our merged parish will continue to use the facilities of Holy Redeemer and St. Patrick.
Thanks for using this website as a first introduction to our parishes, or to keep abreast of the exciting developments here.
---Msgr. Kevin Holmes
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May 9, 2008
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Men's and Women's Vocation Discernment Groups
Have you ever considered whether God might be calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Do you ever wonder what it would be like to consecrate your entire life to serving Christ and His Church? Would you like to meet other men and women who have similar questions? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then please come and join us for our men's and women's vocation discernment groups. Msgr. Jim Bartylla, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Madison and Sr. Marcia Vinje, Associate Director of Vocations will lead each respective group as they share their vocation stories and insights and try to help answer your questions. The night consists of Eucharistic Adoration, discussion groups, and pizza/social time. For more information please contact the Vocations Office at (608) 821-3095 or vocations@straphael.org.
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May 18, 2008
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM
Young Adult Brunch
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:00am Mass at St. Patrick's! Join other young professionals, married and single, with families and without, for food, fun, and fellowship in the St. Patrick parish recreational hall located downstairs. We hope to see you there!
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May 20, 2008
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
NFP 101: The Basics of NFP
Curious about Natural Family Planning? Jessica Smith, Family Planning Coordinator for the Madison Diocese, will explain just how different modern NFP is from its less popular cousin, the Rhythm method. What is NFP? What is it not? Where did NFP develop? What's the difference between NFP and contraception? What's the difference between the different methods? All these and more will be covered in this hour long presentation. There is a suggested $10 free will offering per person and $15 free will offering per couple to cover materials but no one will be turned away if cost is an issue.
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May 29, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Theology-on-Tap: May
This month at Theology on Tap (ToT) come hear Fr. David Meconi, S.J. talk about the essence of the Christian message as 'becoming Christ', a rich yet often forgotten core of the Church's proclamation of salvation. Come join us for ToT on May 29th at the Brink Lounge. Theology on Tap is a monthly speaker series designed for all people in their 20s &30s, whether Catholic or not, beer drinker or non-beer drinker, where topics regarding faith, culture, and everyday life are addressed.
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