Why is this taking so long? I thought we were supposed to be done by now.
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Two years in: Parishes reflect on the journey of Into the Deep
As the Diocese of Madison marks two years since launching the Into the Deep realignment process, the Catholic Herald reached out to pastors, staff, and parishioners from three merged parishes to get a candid look at how the transition is unfolding.
Going into the deep and making disciples
In the spring of 2020, the Diocese of Madison launched the Go Make Disciples initiative in all parishes. The goal that year was to create a plan and opportunity for every parish to go from maintenance to mission by first focusing on a small group of believers — their Go Make Disciples teams.
Apostolate hosts summer outing at Devil’s Lake
Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo was again the site for the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison’s annual summer outing.
Christ, community, and ice cream
The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison Day at Devil’s Lake highlighted the gathering of many in God’s love and presence. Individuals participating and volunteering came from across the Diocese of Madison, arriving via car or bus.
Pastor of new Madison parish installed by Bishop Hying
On June 1, Msgr. Kevin Holmes was installed as pastor of the newly established Divine Mercy Parish.
CDMF reduces fees for giving
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) Board has voted to reduce the annual foundation administrative fees charged for both endowed and non-endowed funds.
Holy Name Seminary plans reunion
“Open for 30 years and now closed for 30 years,” there’s a “symmetry,” said William “Bill” Werner, a 1974 graduate of Holy Name Seminary in Madison.
Evangelizing young people in the summer
Every summer, the Diocese of Madison recruits and sends out missionaries whose sole purpose is to share the Catholic Faith with young people in our diocese.
The impact of giving
“God loves a cheerful giver,” from 2 Corinthians 9:7, sums up how we can all aspire to feel about giving.