The less you have, the more you probably appreciate it. That may seem obvious, but remains a point worth pondering.
Category: Bishop
Go Make Disciples: The next phase
Since Pentecost Sunday of last year, our diocese has been fruitfully engaged in the Go Make Disciples evangelizing initiative, seeking the renewal of the Holy Spirit in the proclamation of the Gospel to the world.
Priest Appointments (10-31-2021)
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, effective Saturday, November 6, 2021, and announced at weekend Masses of Saturday and Sunday, October 30 and 31, 2021.
Reflections on France pilgrimage
I was blessed to recently lead 40 pilgrims to the churches and shrines of France, a country which is a veritable treasure house of Catholicism.
Looking ahead to the synod
Since the Second Vatican Council ended, gatherings of the world’s bishops, called synods, have occurred in Rome.
These meetings have always dealt with a particular ecclesial theme, such as Religious Life, youth, evangelization, marriage and family, the vocation, and mission of the laity.
Priest appointments (10-17-2021)
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, effective Saturday, October 30, 2021, unless otherwise stated, and announced at weekend Masses of Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17, 2021.
A covenant with brothers and sisters in Haiti
This past week, the Diocese of Madison entered into a formal covenant of charity, prayer, and solidarity with the Diocese of Jacmel in Haiti.
Pray the Rosary
This Thursday, Oct. 7, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. In my childhood years, my family prayed the Rosary every night after supper, 365 days a year.
Entering Respect Life month
With the full support of our Catholic president, the Catholic Speaker of the House, and scores of Catholic representatives, the Women’s Health Protection Act was passed in the House of Representatives last week.
Fully embracing God’s creations
This past Sunday, I had Masses and parish visits in Boscobel and Muscoda, followed by another Mass at Camp Gray for young adult retreatants.