Last month, I attended a symposium on palliative care and assisted suicide, sponsored by the Canadian bishops, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Madison Police captain, Catholic parishioner retires
After 23 years of public service to the people of Madison, Central District Captain Mike Hanson of the Madison Police Department retired on June 5.
Second annual dental Day of Mercy
Mercy Dental Group recently held its second annual Day of Mercy, a day focused on providing free procedures to individuals who otherwise go without dental care.
Damage being assessed after fire at Holy Redeemer Church
Crews from the Madison Fire Department were called to the church, located on W. Johnson St. in downtown Madison, just before 11:30 a.m. when multiple callers to 911 reported fire in the steeple.
Fr. Jerome Maksvytis dies
Fr. Jerome Joseph Maksvytis died on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the age of 76, at his home in Portage, Wisconsin, succumbing to terminal cancer.
Bishop Hying celebrates Rural Life Mass on Feast of Ss. Isidore and Maria
“In gratitude for the wonder of God’s creation,” Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison concelebrated Mass on May 15, the Feast Day of Ss. Isidore and Maria, the patron saints of farmers and producers of food, fuel, and fiber at Holy Rosary Church in Darlington.
Fort Atkinson to host National Eucharistic Congress speaker
On Wednesday, June 5, at 7 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, at 1660 Endl Blvd, Fort Atkinson, will host Immaculée Ilibagiza. She is a renowned Rwandan genocide survivor, faithful Catholic, and keynote speaker at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this July.
Blue Mass honors first responders
Gathered together at St. Bernard Parish in Madison, first responders from Madison and around the state came to be honored and give honor to those who have given their life in the line of duty.
The youth are present in the Church
One of my favorite bishop activities is the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
‘The first thing on my desk’
Just in time for Easter, the console of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish’s pipe organ was restored and reinstalled.