We can so easily focus on the bad news, all the things wrong in the world, the difficulties in our country and Church, and yet, so much good is happening right now.
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Letter from Bishop Hying on Pope Francis’ apostolic letter
May you know the love and peace of the Lord! The center of our Catholic Faith is the Most Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our life in Christ. In the Mass, we hear God’s Word, share in the paschal sacrifice of the Son to the Father, and receive the Sacred Body of Christ. The Eucharist both forms and feeds the Church.
All invited to join Bishop Hying as he leads virtual ‘Camino’ starting July 25
MADISON — The Camino de Santiago, also known as the “Way of St. James,” is a 500-mile walking pilgrimage route through northern Spain.
Bishop Hying, Valley of Our Lady Sisters to embark on shrine pilgrimage
CHAMPION, Wis. — The Sisters at Valley of Our Lady Monastery invite you to participate in a pilgrimage to the first and only Marian apparition site with ecclesiastical approval in the United States: The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wis.
Join Bishop Hying on pilgrimage to view ‘Angels Unawares’ sculpture and celebrate Mass for refugees and exiles
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — For centuries the Church has been an important patron of the arts. Art is a beautiful way to teach our history and beliefs.
Fr. Luke Powers and Fr. Michael Wanta ordained to the priesthood
June 25 was a day of blessings for God’s people on Earth. In their humility and service to the Lord, it was also a day of blessings for newly-ordained priests Fr. Luke Powers and Fr. Michael Wanta.
Interim editor Wondrash named Catholic Herald editor
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison has named Kevin Wondrash as the editor of the Catholic Herald newspaper, effective July 1.
Annual pilgrimage offers two opportunities to walk in Father Mazzuchelli’s footsteps
The Mazzuchelli Pilgrimage is an annual journey where pilgrims retrace some of the steps that Venerable Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli made during his time in what would be the Diocese of Madison.
Women come together virtually in faith
Canceled last year because of the pandemic, this year’s convention coincided with the 75th anniversary of the diocese while celebrating the 101st anniversary of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW).
Catholic Father’s Day on June 20
MADISON — It feels good to be a Catholic in 2021 as Father’s Day approaches. Especially if you live in the Diocese of Madison.