by Bridget Bishop
The parish of St. Francis is unique for so many reasons. Besides being historically associated with the Capuchins since 1869, which has adds an extra dimension to the organization of the church, its buildings and its operations, the parish is unique for a litany of reasons. Thriving in a time when low membership has caused many diocesan parishes to consolidate or even shutter, a fourth Saturday evening mass was recently added to the lineup. In addition, its diverse population is a stunning representation of the myriad ethnic communities in Milwaukee, and a testament to the power of faith in bringing people together.
Dogs, frisbees, writers, masters, Santa
by Vita You better watch out!Oh wait, that’s what you say about Santa … not to him. Of course, if Santa is a dog, maybe the rules change.Anyway, my name is Vita (rhymes with Pita or Margarita — my mom likes those). And I’m a dog, too. I’m here to introduce you to my new […]
First Unitarian Church visit – Astor and Ogden
by Cooper Warner
When the room went quiet, a gentle morning light shone through the stained glass windows, emanating a soft haze over the sea of silence. If I had known better I might have described the moment as reverential.
Neighbor Spotlight: Mary Ellen Pride,”Mystic Oracle”
by BB Bishop On a brilliant midsummer afternoon, MaryEllen Pride is at the top pf Reservoir Hill in Riverwest, explaining the practice of calling the quarters, part of the Neo-pagan protocol of casting a ritual circle, to a crowd of several dozen nonbelievers and practitioners alike. The occasion, a hand-fasting, or Wiccan wedding, is a […]