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| Volunteer programs
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One way to get
connected with current and/or former volunteers in the area is to plan intercommunity
volunteer gatherings such as prayer groups, game nights,
meals/picnics, etc. The following programs are headquartered in
Wisconsin: Capuchin
Franciscan Volunteer Corps- Midwest (Mt. Calvary),
Central City Teaching Partnership
(Milwaukee), and
Family Unity
International, The Working Boys Center (Elmgrove).
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| Parishes that current and
former volunteers have recommended |
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St.
Hedwig's of Three Holy Women Parish
on the lower East Side, is a consolidation of three parishes while
still maintaining the three churches (St. Hedwig, Holy Rosary and St.
Rita).
Gesu Parish
in Milwaukee has tons of young adult programs and social action and
a continuing series called Ignatian Forum and regular presentations
and programs on Social Justice. See web page for more information at www.gesuparish.org.
St. Benedict the Moor, 1015 N. Ninth St. in Milwaukee has great urban ministry
programs - homeless and prison issues/strong social justice edge. Lots
of current/former Cap Volunteers and others. This parish also serves a
homeless population, providing a daily meal and health care. Call
414-271-0135 or email stbens@execpc.com for more information.
Marquette
Campus Ministry has masses, programs, big grad school population
at MU also which may be a connection for vols. Also a good group of
faith based students called JUSTICE - call Gerry Fischer in campus
ministry (414-288-3687).
St. Pats Parish
(south side of Milwaukee- Hispanic ministry). Part of a Jesuit urban
confederation of ministries which includes Casa Romero retreat center,
Nativity school (middle school), and Homeboyz Interactive (gang
ministry and vocational training) - lots of vol options through St
Pats.
St.
Sebastian, 5400 West Washington Blvd.,
Milwaukee
(Sundays 8,
10:30, 6pm) has a good liturgy, social justice
emphasis, friendly, quite a few former volunteers and Ignatian
Associates.
Sts. Peter and
Paul Parish, 2491 N. Murray Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211 has a long
history of promoting justice. It is
definitely a vibrant community with babies, youth, college students,
young professionals, families, and elderly. Quite a mix!
Call 414-962-2443 or email sspp@execpc.com.
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| Retreat
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The
Racine Dominican's Siena Center offers great retreats in the Racine
area.
Dwelling Place, 1704 E. Norwich St. Milwuakee, WI 53207,
414-489-9444. this is a retreat center "for the poor."
Its mission is to provide space and resources for those who cannot
afford to pay for a retreat or day of recollection. A free will
offering is accepted for use of the space. Email: jschroed@stritch.edu.
St. Vincent Pallotti Retreat Center
is located in Elkhorn, WI. Call 262-723-2108.
The Jesuit Retreat
House,
Oshkosh, WI
Holy Hill is located in Hubertus. Call 414-628-1838.
Monastery of Saint Benedict Center Saint Benedict
Center is located 20 minutes from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Our 130-acre setting includes: wooded nature trails, a
10,000-year-old glacial lake, restored prairie and oak savanna,
orchards, gardens and sacred space for meditation. Join us for daily
prayer, Centering Prayer and Taizι prayer. Come for a few hours, a
few days or longer for personal retreat. Attend one of our year-round
spiritual growth programs. Volunteer and help our environmental
restoration efforts. Learn about Benedictine Women of Madison, a
ground breaking ecumenical community of Christian women founded by the
Sisters of Saint Benedict of Madison. Find serenity, solitude and
simplicity for your life. Call 608-831-9304 for more information. All are welcome!
The Capuchin Franciscans run the Monte Alverno Retreat Center
in Appleton. Call 920-733-8526.
The Capuchins also run a retreat house, Saint Anthony Retreat
Center, in Marathon. Call 715-443-2236.
In Burlington, the Saint Francis Friary and Retreat Center is
run by the Franciscans. Call 414-763-3600.
The Siena Center is located in Racine. Call the Dominicans
at 414-639-4100.
The Dominicans also run the Bridge Between Retreat Center
is located in Denmark, WI. For more information call 920-864-7230.
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| Social Justice
organizations and events |
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Wisconsin Right to Life, Inc. http://www.wrtl.org/
Diocese
of Green Bay has a listing of ministries and organizations
To reach the Justice and Peace Office in the diocese
of La Crosse, call 608-791-2675.
Catholic Social Action/Catholic Relief
Services in Milwaukee. Contact: Rob Shelledy, Director,
414-769-3402, email:
shelledyr@archmil.org
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| Volunteer opportunities |
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Catholic Charities
www.volunteermilwaukee.org
Repairers of the Breach-Milwaukee's
only daytime shelter for homeless people.
Casa Maria, 1131 N. 21st Street, Milwaukee,
414-344-5745. Casa is the local Catholic Worker house in Milwaukee
and provides hospitality, clothing and package food to those in need.
Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, P.O. Box 44893,
3577 High Point Road, Madison, 608- 821-3100.
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| Music, film, and other cultural events |
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Summerfest is a huge music
festival in Milwaukee. It boasts multiple stages with music, dance, beer
and brauts. Also there are many ethnic festivals at the summerfest
grounds (which are located right on the lake front) such as Polish,
Spanish, Italian, American Indian and Irish, which is one of the
biggest in the world. Click
here for more
info on Milwaukee's festivals.
Milwaukee Art Museum, 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr.,
Milwaukee, 414-224-3200.
A self-described entertainment complex has a little
something for everyone at Luke's on the Water, 1225 N Water St.,
Milwaukee. Call 414- 223-3210 for more information.
Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd., Milwaukee,
414-649-8126. These domes milk nature for all its worth,
offering visitors everything from jungles to deserts to tea gardens.
In Madison, there are free
concerts on the Square (Wednesdays June 26-July 31) and free Jazz
concerts @ Five (Wednesdays Aug. 7-Sept. 4).
Downtown Bookstore
on 327 E Wisconsin is a MASSIVE used bookstore. Good books in good shape
for a very cheap price.
Jazz in the
Park
on Thursdays
throughout the summer in Cathedral Square in Milwaukee.
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| Diocesan resources |
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Diocese of Green Bay
Diocese of La Crosse
Diocese of Madison
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Diocese
of Superior
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| Other valuable resources |
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www.onmilwaukee.com is a great clearinghouse of current
information and events.
Ignatian
Associates: For a much more intentional faith community - connect
with a program connected with the Wisconsin Jesuit Province called the
Ignatian Associates - 2 year formation program/weekly
meetings/apostolic component/ and after 2 years of formation a vow
ceremony.
http://www.milwaukeecounty.org - a
good website that gets you involved in the community, city happenings
and government.
MICAH: Located in Milwaukee, this group works on ecumenical
faith based community organizing.414-449-0805.
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