MILWAUKEE (WI)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

By Annysa Johnson of the Journal Sentinel

April 27, 2012

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan returns to Wisconsin for the first time since receiving his red cap in Rome for a special Mass of Thanksgiving Saturday at the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, at Holy Hill.

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is bracing for what could be 2,000 or more worshippers converging at the historic church and basilica to welcome Dolan, whose popularity while archbishop of Milwaukee has only skyrocketed since his move east and onto the international stage.

“You can just sense the growing anticipation. The energy in the air is just phenomenal,” said Julie Wolf, spokeswoman for the archdiocese.

“I’ve never experienced anything like it – the closest I can come to it was at the cardinal’s consistory in Rome. This man is very special,” she said.

Dolan led the Milwaukee…