Pope Benedict XVI has made an “unprecedented request” to Catholics by asking that Catholic Bishops throughout the world, and all parishes and religious communities observe a “Vigil for All Nascent Human Life” on Saturday, November 27, the vigil of the first Sunday of Advent. Pope Benedict XVI will observe the vigil at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and has asked all Diocesan Bishops and the faithful to join him.ProLife Wisconsin
The following vigils will be held in the Wisconsin area. We urge everyone to attend if at all possible:
– Archdiocese of Milwaukee: Archbishop Listecki will preside at Evening Prayer, Rosary and Benediction on Saturday, November 27, at 5 p.m. hosted by St. Anthony Church, Ninth & Mitchell, Milwaukee. Sacred music will be led by Lee Erickson, choir master St. Anthony Congregation and Director of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. For more information and a flyer, click here.
– Diocese of Madison: With joyful hope, Bishop Robert Morlino invites the faithful of the Diocese of Madison to observe this Vigil with him, in communion with the Holy Father, at St. Patrick’s Church of the Cathedral Parish on November 27, at 7 p.m., so we may together join our fasting and prayers with those around the world, "as a cry of all Humanity, rising up to God the Father, Giver of all good things, in order that every human life be respected, protected and loved."
We will include information from the other three Wisconsin dioceses when we receive them.
If La Crosse doesn't have one, I may go to Madison.
3 comments:
I would also check at your local parish(es). I was just in St. Nazianz (Diocese of Green Bay) yesterday and the pastor there mentioned they would be having a vigil at the parish. Obviously, it won't be as "big" as a diocesan-wide one might be, but I think he mentioned Benediction, the Rosary, and Evening Prayer, so it's not like it would be a lesser celebration, either. Other places might be doing something similar on a more local level.
That said, it's not like we wouldn't welcome you here in Madison. :)
Great point Kat. If anyone has any they would like me to post, email them to me or comment on here.
Glad to know I won't be put under interdict for crossing diocesan lines. :)
Shouldn't these vigils also have the Office of Readings , either as a separate rite or joined to Morning or Evening Prayer?
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