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Francesca Pica – Wisconsin State Journal – Just off Highway M in Middleton is a hidden place, sheltered by dense trees and blanketed with grasses. Out of sight, though, doesn’t mean off-limits. On the contrary, the Benedictine sisters who run Holy Wisdom Monastery invite visitors and hope it’s a welcoming place for all, worshipers and the general public alike. The spacious, white-walled monastery offers free water and coffee, a log to request prayers during the daily service, and volunteers eager to assist. Outside, the sisters, who live in the monastery and lead the group, invite visitors to wind their way…

MIDDLETON – Cindy Herbst can’t help but see the parallels. She and her family have thrown themselves into the restoration of a 100-year-old Victorian house, which will become a "Ronald McDonald"- type house for adult patients recovering from transplants. Read more. Previous article on this topic.

Putting alleluias into action, three African-American churches in Milwaukee are riding reality television to a higher level by renovating their buildings through TV One network’s "Divine Restoration." Participating churches gather willing souls to do the labor. The production company provides a renovation producer to help with planning and seeks donated time, materials and appliances from manufacturers and businesses. Sometimes it helps churches find architects or designers. Read more.