Continuing his series on “The Passion for Evangelization,” Pope Francis looks to exemplary witnesses of the faith.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Seminarian asks for prayers, support for pilgrimage
Diocese of Madison seminarian Michael Hess is asking for prayers and support to take with him on a 30-day pilgrimage.
The mission work of St. Francis Xavier
Pope Francis said, “To the many young people who feel restless today and do not know what to do with that restlessness, I say: Look to Francis Xavier, look at the horizons of the world, look at the people who are in great need, look at the many people who are suffering, so many people who need Jesus. And have the courage to go.”
Catholic fraternity inducts five members
Phi Kappa Theta (PKT), UW-Madison’s Catholic fraternity, held its spring induction ceremony near the heart of campus at Saint Paul’s Catholic Student Center on April 12.
Diocese of Madison assists with Haiti radio project
In our sister Diocese of Jacmel, Radio Ephata brings people community, truth, and hope.
CRS establishes presence in diocese
A spirit of common purpose and commitment was palpably evident at the recent launch meeting of the Madison diocesan chapter of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) international faith-based humanitarian aid organization.
Blue Mass for emergency personnel on May 16
The annual Blue Mass in honor of police, fire, and other first responders will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernard Parish in the parish center, 2438 Atwood Ave., Madison.
Preparing for Totus Tuus: Summer evangelization for children and families
In our diocesan efforts, our mission is to inspire in young people a longing for holiness, a deep desire for conversion of heart, and openness to their vocations by constantly challenging them to grow in relationship with Jesus and Mary.
St. Coletta basketball team competes at state, places third
Over the weekend, the St. Coletta co-ed basketball team competed in the 2024 Wisconsin Special Olympics Spring Games, held on the UW-Oshkosh campus.
Pilgrimage to La Crosse Eucharistic Rally / Peregrinación al Encuentro Eucarístico hacia La Crosse
Close to home, we have a chance to be part of a Eucharistic pilgrimage that will travel through Wisconsin.