The bells of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Madison will soon be ringing again. Five bells were blessed and rechristened by Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison on January 5, for the future diocesan cathedral, and although it was bitterly cold, a small contingent of parishioners braved the day’s high of 16 degrees Fahrenheit to witness the special dedication.
Month: January 2025
Messiah, the Messiah, and the message
I am currently reading a fascinating book, Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times that made Handel’s Messiah by Charles King, which narrates both the complex history and the enduring legacy of one of the most popular musical masterpieces.
Reflections from the kids’ table
Overall, the message that “Everything old is new again!” is a hopeful one!
Un año lleno de esperanza y misión
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Discovering the miraculous power of mission-ready friendships
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We’re all affected by it all
There hasn’t been a slow news day so far in A.D. 2025. That’s good news for a news producer, but bad news for all of the people affected by the news.
Bishop Donald J. Hying Schedule
The weekly schedule for Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison.
Connecting with those just like us
“Hola!” my newly minted eight-year-old daughter greets every passerby on the streets of Mexico City.
Sisters of Charity active throughout diocese
Last month, on a recruiting tour that covered five dioceses in 14 days, two Sisters from the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church (SCMC) visited the Diocese of Madison.
Finding peace through Christ
One of my favorite prayers is this from St. Francis de Sales: “Be at peace. Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.”