The Family of the Good Shepherd

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The Family of the Good Shepherd Bringing the love and care of the Good Shepherd to all His children by caring for children in areas of deepest need.

We provide children from hard places a safe home to live in while they heal emotionally, spiritually and physically. We assist the family of the child to learn the style of parenting that works for their child, or help the child transition to their adoptive home. We also assist adoptive families who are struggling with the extreme behaviors of their adopted child. We assist by providing respite while helping the parents learn the parenting style that works for their child.

10/28/2026

Saints Simon & Jude
Apostles & Martyrs
pray for us!
St. Simon "the Zealot” is the patron saint of tanners. St. Jude Thaddeus is the popular patron saint of impossible causes.
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. Link in our bio.
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10/28/2026

Day 7 of the Respect Life Month novena: Today we pray that healthcare may always respect God's design and protect His gift of human life.

View today's reflection and prayers at www.usccb.org/respect-life-7

If you are looking for local healthcare that upholds the Catholic vision of the human person, consider Our Lady of Hope Clinic in Middleton! They offer care for fertility issues that is consistent with Catholic teaching, including NaPro Technology, and they host St. Catherine Ministry, which is devoted to miscarriage care and grief. Learn more about their mission at ourladyofhopeclinic.org.

10/27/2026

Day 6 of the Respect Life Month novena: Today we pray that all who are ill or nearing death receive care that meets all their needs and upholds the gift of their lives.

View today's reflection and prayers at www.usccb.org/respect-life-6

If you are interested in learning more about end-of-life issues such as medical decision-making, funeral-planning, and more, our Cemeteries Office is hosting a seminar on November 5 at 7:00 pm at Holy Name Heights (in the Upper Auditorium) focused on these questions, featuring Bishop Donald Hying, diocesan ethicist Fr. Joseph Baker, and Director of Cemeteries Damian Lenshek. All are invited to attend.

You can also visit madisondiocese.org/endoflife to read the Wisconsin bishops' pastoral letter on end-of-life issues.

10/26/2026

Day 5 of the Respect Life Month novena: Today we pray that all people with disabilities may be treated with respect and that their lives may be protected.

View today's reflection and prayers at usccb.org/respect-life-5

You can also sign up to receive the prayers and reflections to your email each day; go to www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month-novena to sign up.

We are blessed to have the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities in the Diocese of Madison! This apostolate promotes the full inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges in every aspect of Church life. See the many amazing disability and mental health ministries and programs they provide at madisondiocese.org/apd.

10/25/2026

Day 4 of the Respect Life Month novena: Today we pray that pregnant and parenting moms may find life-affirming help for themselves and their children through the Christian community.

View today's reflection and prayers at www.usccb.org/respect-life-4

You can also sign up to receive the prayers and reflections to your email each day; go to www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month-novena to sign up.

One practical way that parishes can support pregnant women and new moms is through Walking with Moms in Need! Walking with Moms is part of our local Catholic Charities' Parish Social Ministries and is a parish-based program that walks alongside women during pregnancy and beyond, connecting them with the care, resources, and support that they need. Learn more and get involved at catholiccharitiesofmadison.org/wwm/.

10/24/2026

Day 3 of the Respect Life Month novena: Today we pray that all who suffer after participation in abortion find healing in Christ's unending mercy.

View today's reflection and prayers at www.usccb.org/respect-life-3

You can also sign up to receive the prayers and reflections to your email each day; go to respectlife.org/respect-life-month-novena to sign up.

Project Rachel and Rachel's Vineyard are programs that specifically help those dealing with the pain of abortion. We have a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat coming up November 6-8. For more information or to register, please visit madisondiocese.org/rachel

10/23/2026

Saint John of Capistrano
1386-1456
Feast Day: October 23 (New), March 28 (Trad)
Patronage: Jurist, Military Chaplains
Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan friar, and Catholic priest, was born in Italy during turbulent times. He studied and practiced both secular and canon law and was appointed Governor of Perugia. When war broke out he was thrown in prison while working on a peaceful settlement and it was here he had his conversion. With St. James of the Marches, he entered the Franciscans and studied under St. Bernardine of Siena. Famous as a preacher, theologian, and inquisitor, John earned the nickname ’the Soldier Saint’ when he led a crusade to free Belgrade, which had been invaded. He survived the battle, but fell victim to the bubonic plaque on October 23, 1456.
Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. Link in our bio.
https://www.portraitsofsaints.com/collections/all/all-images-st-john-of-capistrano

10/22/2026

In honor of Respect Life Month, we invite you to join in the USCCB's Respect Life Month Novena from October 22 to October 30! This novena prays for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as a short reflection, suggested actions, and additional information to help participants go deeper.

Day One's intercession: May every person's life be protected and cared for from conception to natural death.

View today's reflection and prayers at: www.usccb.org/respect-life-1

You can also sign up to receive the prayers and reflections in your email each day! Go to www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month-novena to sign up.

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