On August 8, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison visited The Beacon in Madison for the first time since becoming the bishop of Madison.
Author: Kevin Wondrash
Protecting an authentic democracy
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Those of us who have grown up within the womb of a democratic society may not always recognize how radical the idea behind such a society actually is, nor how fragile its structure can be in the face of strident claims regarding individual freedoms.
Legalization of abortion, to focus on one of the most strident claims, corrodes the very pillars of our democratic society.
‘I feel like I have died and gone to heaven!’
In my short time here in the Diocese, people have asked me how things are going, how I like it so far.
I always say that I feel like I have died and gone to heaven! Everyone has been so welcoming, kind, warm, generous, and faith-filled. I immediately felt at home here because of your remarkable goodness. Thank you for such a precious gift!
Hear Bishop Hying on Relevant Radio
MADISON — Bishop Donald J. Hying is taking to the radio waves each week on Relevant Radio.
On The Diocese of Madison This Week show, he is being joined by Deacon Jim Hoegemeier, associate director of the Diocese of Madison’s Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities who also serves at All Saints Parish in Berlin.
School of Healing to be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
MADISON — Jesus has called us to do what he did, and that includes healing the sick. The Encounter School of Healing is a conference to teach and activate Catholics to be more effective ministers of Jesus’ love and healing in the world.
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Madison is hosting the Encounter School of Healing, a training conference to teach Catholics to boldly pray for Jesus’ healing power and love to be made manifest in their lives on Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. 24.
Chaplain is part of the faith and fun at Camp Gray
The morning scene inside St. Francis of Assisi Oratory is befitting of its rural setting — a house of God amid the trees, quiet, and occasional sounds of wildlife.
Helping a sister parish in Haiti
If you look at the summer forecast for most of Haiti, you’ll see rain, including thunderstorms, in the outlook.
Thankfully, the Catholic community, members of Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Potino, Haiti, will be able to worship and partake in the sacraments with a well-built roof over their heads.
Organ concert focuses on Marian music
MADISON — The organ concert at Holy Name Heights on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. will have a special focus on Marian music on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. Organist will be Dr. Simone Gheller, music director and organist at St. Jerome Parish in Oconomowoc. He will play these pieces:
• Magnificat Primi Toni by Dieterich Buxtehude.
• Paraphraise sur Salve Regina by Jean Langlais.Silver Rose prayer service in Verona
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Bishop will celebrate Mazzuchelli Memorial Mass
BENTON — The annual Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli Memorial Mass and dinner will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 3 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, Benton. Bishop Donald J. Hying along with area priests will concelebrate the Mass.
The public is invited to attend the day’s events, sponsored by the Father Mazzuchelli Assembly 202 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Lancaster.