continue at Milwaukee IndependentThe historical sign was placed at the landmark 1897 Gothic Revival gatehouse, at the entrance to the cemetery at 5503 W. Bluemound Road. Archbishop Jerome Listecki delivered the dedication invocation. Listecki is also a retired United States Army Reserve Chaplain, lieutenant colonel. Calvary is a Milwaukee Archdiocesan cemetery that was consecrated in 1857, by the Most Reverend John Martin Henni, first archbishop of Milwaukee. The dedication included reenactors who participated in the ceremony wearing Civil War era regulation uniforms or period attire. A rifle salute and playing of Taps concluded the ceremony.
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Civil War veterans honored with historical marker on Gettysburg anniversary at Milwaukee Calvary Cemetery
Veterans Day Mass for service men and women at Good Help Shrine Nov 11
“We want to pay tribute to veterans and say thank you for what they’ve done for all of us,” said Corrie Campbell, Events and Communications Coordinator, National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. “We know that many soldiers have deep wounds, and not all of those wounds are physical. It’s important to continue to reach out to veterans and show them our support.”
The Veterans Day program on Nov. 11 will include Mass at 11 a.m. followed by the Veterans Day Ceremony at approximately 12:45 p.m. The program will include a procession to the Military Memorial Grotto behind the Chapel with the Rosary prayed in memory and tribute to all veterans; those living and dead, those active and retired, those serving here or abroad.
A light reception will follow in St. Joseph’s Hall.
Memorial Day with Abp Listecki
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| Abp. Listecki spent 23 years as a chaplain in the United States Army Reserves |
Calvary Cemetery: The historic cemetery's Civil War Memorial Day Service includes an outdoor Mass at 10 a.m. celebrated by Archbishop Jerome Listecki, followed by a ceremony with musket and rifle salutes, and the firing of a historic cannon. 5503 W. Blue Mound Road.JS
Thank you to all who have given their lives that we might live in freedom and safety.
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| This might be my favorite picture ever |
Fascinating Rare Footage of Mass During WWII
Among the many heroes of WWII, people often forget that clergymen also risked their lives in the war. They weren’t there to fight against flesh and blood, but to offer help fighting the spiritual battle that continues even (especially?) during war.continue at ChurchPOP
Below are 7 amazing videos of Mass being celebrated in war zones by brave priests during WWII. Note that since it was before the Second Vatican Council, the Mass that was celebrated was what is today called the Extraordinary Form.
Good Help Shrine unveils St. Michael statue honoring World War II veteran
Father Peter Stryker, rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, blesses the statue of St. Michael the Archangel...
Posted by Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on Wednesday, November 11, 2015
The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help unveiled a statue honoring a World War II veteran who credits his faith for his safe return home.more at WFRV
Just north of Green Bay in Champion, Lieutenant Edwin Gerlikowski was honored for his bravery.
Father Peter Stryker with the church says Gerlikowski was a frequent visitor to the church.
"He would often come here to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help to pray for his family, his friends, and for peace in the world" Stryker said.
"When it came time to enter World War II, he asked his mother to come here every Tuesday to pray for him while he was overseas."
Happy Veterans Day
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| A priest gives communion to an American soldier on the beach of Vierville-sur-Mer after D-Day 1944 |
Abp Listecki to lead Memorial Day Mass, then to fire CANNON
In a booming recognition of those from Wisconsin who died in America's costliest war, Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki will not only lead an outdoor Mass on Memorial Day – he will personally fire a salute from a Civil War cannon.continue at Wauwatosa Patch
Noted author and historian Lance Herdegen will assist Listecki in loading and firing and will be the keynote speaker for the secular portion of the ceremony at Calvary Cemetery, 5503 Blue Mound Rd.
President Abraham Lincoln – portrayed by Nicholas Bur – will also speak, and the First Brigade Band will play songs and hymns from the Civil War era on original musical instruments used during the war.
He's done this for a few years now, and every year I wish I was closer to attend. Someone get a close up photo!
In case you were unaware, Listecki served as an Army Reserve Chaplain in the United States Army Reserves for 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
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