This October 3 marks the 800th anniversary of the “transitus,” the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

No one can be coerced to believe or to violate conscience. This fundamental principle must be enshrined in the civil law of every nation.

A bishop of the Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four new bishops against the express will and permission of the Holy Father.

A book I am currently reading explores the influence of the Seven Deadly Sins as a help to embrace a moral and holy life.

This summer marks the third anniversary of our Into the Deep restructuring of the Diocese of Madison.

I recently went on my annual retreat to New Melleray Abbey, a Trappist monastery.

We thank and praise the Lord for the gift of our country and the ideals it represents.

Mercy is the practical extension of love in the face of suffering and pain.

The U.S. Bishops announced plans to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June 2026.

This time of year, I often ask people what they are doing for Lent.

The ACA helps thousands of our beloved young people to become the saints God has called them to be.

The ageless story of Ebenezer Scrooge is a beloved holiday classic, powerfully illustrating the transforming grace of love.

This Monday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mother, and this Friday, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

As we enter into another Advent and a new liturgical year, the Church bids us to joyfully wait in expectant vigilance for the coming of Christ!

The choice of St. Bernard Church in Madison to be our cathedral reflects the priorities of both Go Make Disciples and Into the Deep.

I speak and write often about gratitude, knowing it to be an intuitive response to the wonder and miracle of life.

Wisconsin in October is my favorite month, because autumn is so beautiful and because we celebrate many remarkable saints!

In his Epistle to the Ephesians (1:3-5), Paul writes that God had chosen us before the foundation of the world!

This week, we liturgically celebrate angels twice, the Feast of the Archangels on September 29 and the Memorial of the Guardian Angels on October 2.

In times of trial, tribulation, and suffering, Jesus seeks to console and strengthen us!

This terrible violence upon us rips at our hearts and the fabric of our society.

A year can be a long time to stay focused on a particular theme, so I encourage all of us, including me, to use well the remaining months of the Jubilee. 

In light of all that we do know about God, we must also readily assert that He remains a profound mystery.

Last week, we reflected on the Most Blessed Trinity. Now, we turn to the identity of Jesus Christ.

The faithful are encouraged to join Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison for Mass.