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.
Day: October 23, 2024
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.
La penitencia de los viernes como un acto de acción de gracias
El último de los cuatro hábitos de santidad que el Obispo Donald J. Hying de Madison ha animado a los fieles a practicar como parte de la iniciativa de evangelización Vayan y Hagan Discípulos es acoger alguna forma de penitencia los viernes como un acto de acción de gracias por la muerte salvífica de Cristo.