Milwaukee
Wisconsin GOP candidate calls for ‘pitchforks and torches’
By Scott Bauer — September 6, 2022
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tim Michels, Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor endorsed by Donald Trump, is calling for people to “get out on the streets with pitchforks and torches” in reaction to a story detailing his large donations to ant-abortion and church groups.
Retired Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland dies at age 95
By Associated Press — August 23, 2022
(AP) – The liberal archbishop, who pushed for social justice and spoke openly about his struggles with being gay, has died at age 95, according to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Richard Dujardin, longtime religion reporter, dies in fall at 77
By Bob Smietana — August 16, 2022
(RNS) — Dujardin was remembered as a friend, mentor, devoted journalist and family man.
10 years after shooting, Wisconsin Sikhs lead interfaith conversation on safety
By Silma Suba — August 5, 2022
(Interfaith America) — In the decade since the Oak Creek shooting, hate crimes against places of worship have been on the rise.
‘Healing will come.’ Catholic community of Waukesha gathers in prayer after parade crash.
By Alejandra Molina — November 23, 2021
(RNS) — 'In the midst of the crisis, there were angels and saints that stepped forward — absolutely incredible and an absolute marvel to see,' said the Rev. Matthew Widder.
In wake of riots, Milwaukee looks inward for solutions
By RNS staff — August 18, 2016
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) After violent riots, Milwaukeeans in the blighted inner city are searching for their own way out of despair.
Federal judge approves Milwaukee Archdiocese bankruptcy plan
By Reuters — November 10, 2015
The archdiocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2011, citing the financial drain of settling sexual-abuse claims and acknowledging missteps by the church in dealing with pedophile priests.
Milwaukee museum to display portrait of Pope Benedict made of condoms
By Reuters — June 30, 2015
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) The Milwaukee Art Museum says it hopes a portrait of Pope Benedict XVI made of condoms will ignite a conversation about the AIDS epidemic in Africa and the role art plays in public discussions.
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