The weekly schedule for Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison.
Month: October 2024
National Vocation Awareness Week, November 3 to 9
National Vocation Awareness Week is celebrated from November 3 to 9.
Knowing the Four Last Things
November is the traditional month we as Catholics ponder the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. As we celebrate All Saints’ Day on November 1 and pray for all the souls in Purgatory on November 2, God draws our hearts to ponder the brevity of this life, the urgency of conversion, the beauty of eternity with God, and the possibility of losing our salvation through habitual mortal sin without repentance.
Seminarian reflects on the spirit of evangelization rooted in relationship
What does it mean to be human? How do we find ourselves in the “here” and “now”— the “mundane” of the everyday? And, to what extent am I fulfilled?
Evangelizando en la periferia: Ir a quienes están luchando y sufriendo
Afortunadamente para aquellos en el suroeste y centro de Wisconsin, el Apostolado para Personas con Discapacidades (APD), en asociación con la Diócesis de Madison y Catholic Charities, ha hecho un compromiso consciente de proporcionar recursos a individuos, familias y comunidades de fe para comenzar a cubrir las necesidades espirituales y prácticas de aquellos que luchan con la salud mental y su propio bienestar.
Stress relief ideas from the saints
As I sat in my kitchen, annoyed with myself that a normal week felt dramatically too challenging, I wondered how the saints managed the stress of daily life.
Preparing the outside at the cathedral site
With cooler weather felt and changing colors seen, winter is beginning its approach in Wisconsin, and outdoor work on St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Madison is quickly coming to its expected close for the year.
The Church and religious freedom
The United States Constitution guarantees religious freedom in the First Amendment.
This fundamental right propelled many persecuted religious groups in Europe (including the Catholics who settled Maryland) to come to America in pursuit of religious liberty — the ability to practice their own faith as their conscience led them.
Prepare for Catholic Cemeteries Week
The second annual Catholic Cemeteries Week is being celebrated in the first week of November, coinciding with the Octave of All Saints.
Evangelizing the margins — reaching out to those struggling and suffering
The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities (APD), in partnership with the Diocese of Madison and Catholic Charities, has made a conscious commitment to provide resources to individuals, families, and faith communities to begin addressing the spiritual and practical needs of those struggling with mental health and wellness.