His words expressed the importance and urgency of the school’s mission as it aims to raise up an army of young people who will serve as the agents of transformation in our neighborhoods, communities, nations, and our world. The product of Catholic education is a person who thinks, judges, and acts according to Christ.Įlsewhere the cardinal has written that Catholic education is the “ultimate key to victory” in these trying times and, indeed, at the dinner he claimed that “the fundamental expression of culture is education.” It aims to form the “true and perfect Christian,” taking in “the whole aggregate of human life: physical, spiritual, intellectual, and moral, individual, domestic, and social.” In his keynote address, Cardinal Burke proposed that Catholic education, the “competent imparting of knowledge and the development of skills within the context of the faith” is a complete education. Ambrose Academy and take an active part in the upcoming building campaign. He urged those present to support from their substance the works of St. His friend’s legendary love for our apostolate inspired the cardinal to whole-heartedly support the Academy. Morlino, a friend of many years, had repeatedly invited him to Madison, he was never able to come until now. Catholic education: A complete educationĬardinal Burke captured our hearts by relating his sorrow that although Bishop Robert C. The Buechners were the first major benefactors outside the founding circle, attracted to the work of the school after observing some of the students serving at Mass with great reverence and devotion. The award recognizes those who by the light of Christ reflected in their eyes and the truth of Christ in which they ground their being give the hope of Christ to our school and the world. What a privilege it was then to welcome the family of Ralph and Beverly Buechner, may they rest in peace, to receive on their parents’ behalf the first-ever St. Hying, who was unable to attend because of his “ad limina” visit to Rome to meet with Pope Francis, followed by an energetic video showing St. The evening began with an encouraging and welcoming video from Bishop Donald J.

Tim O’Donnell of Christendom College, Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, and Fr. Other Honorary Co-Chairs include Bishop Donald J. Guests delighted in chatting with the cardinal before and after the dinner as he mingled and willingly smiled at countless camera phones for selfies and family photos. Special guest Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke, who accepted the role of Honorary Co-Chair of the Academy’s campaign to build a school, spoke at the event, held at the beautiful Monona Terrace. Ambrose Academy mission of leading young people to the light and truth of Christ. Ambrose Academy gathered on the Feast of St. MADISON - Six hundred exuberant friends of St. in 2004 when he said he would deny Holy Communion to the Democratic presidential nominee, John Kerry, a Roman Catholic who supports abortion rights.Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke addresses the recent St. He was the first American to hold that position.īurke has built a reputation as an outspoken conservative. He spent more than four years in that position, leaving in August 2008 to oversee the Vatican’s supreme court. He moved from the Diocese of La Crosse to become archbishop of St. Vatican media officials didn’t immediately respond to an email.īurke holds a doctorate in canon law.

A spokesman for the Wisconsin Hospital Association said he had no information on Burke. A message left there wasn’t immediately returned. The Diocese of La Crosse referred questions Monday about Burke’s location and condition to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a shrine Burke founded in the city. The state’s seven-day case average stood at 1,139 as of Wednesday, the highest it’s been since February. COVID-19 cases have been surging in Wisconsin in recent weeks due largely to the delta variant.

Cardinal raymond burke