There’s a somber mood around the diocesan offices this week. Dr. Patrick Gorman, or Pat Gorman, if you will, longtime director of the diocesan Office of Worship and longtime director of the Madison Diocesan Choir has died.
Author: Kevin Wondrash
75 years: A good start
This week, the Catholic Herald recognizes the Diocese of Madison’s 75th anniversary.
Joyful crowd gathers for St. Margaret event
MADISON — It was going on two years since the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison was able to host a large event and a prevailing mood among all those who were in attendance on September 12 was that it was good to see people again.
40 Days for Life to start on September 22
MADISON — The latest fall campaign of 40 Days for Life in Madison — 40 days of prayer, fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach to end abortion — will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
What does ‘freedom’ mean to you?
“Freedom”. It’s a word we hear a lot. It’s used as a justification for an action. It’s used as a justification for inaction.
Lumen Christi Society event in Cross Plains
CROSS PLAINS — It was a good day to say “hello” and “thank you”. After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Lumen Christi Society reception was held at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Cross Plains on August 4.
Afghanistan: A time for prayer
As the U.S. removes its significant diplomatic and military presence in Afghanistan, a nearly 20-year-old bandage has been ripped off causing many to deal with some old wounds.
‘Quitting’ IS courageous when you’re the ‘GOAT’
More people than ever probably know who Simone Biles is. To many, she’s either the successful Olympic and world champion gymnast who needed to step away from recent competition in Tokyo due to some issues she was dealing with, or she’s the overhyped gymnast who quit on her team when things got tough.
‘Bucks in Six’: Why does it matter?
This championship run by the Bucks WAS a journey — not just this season, but for decades.
Are sports that important?
The day of Tuesday, June 29, ended horribly. I went to sleep in a very down mood. I began to reflect on the past and everything that had led up to that night and wondered if the journey was really worth it. Would all be well in the end?