As we continue our Lenten journey into the Fourth Sunday of Lent, our readings for Mass offer lessons about God’s mercy and love which call us to reconcile with Him and with one another.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
St. Vincent de Paul Society celebrates 100 years
The year 1925 was the time of the song “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, and President Calvin Coolidge. It was also the year that the needs of neighbors struggling to make ends meet galvanized a small group of Catholic parishioners in the Madison area.
CDMF welcomes two new board members
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its Board of Directors.
Witnesses to Hope: Be fruitful
We are well on our way into this season of Lent, and we are invited to deepen our faith and trust in God’s promises this week.
Pastors installed at parishes
On March 1, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison installed Fr. Carlos Reinoso, SJS, as the pastor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, located on the western edge of the diocese.
Bishop greets 270 intent on joining the Church
On the warm and sunny afternoon of March 2, catechumens, candidates, sponsors, and families from across the Diocese of Madison traveled to Waunakee.
March 1: A day of prayer and fasting
As the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers its decision on a case that would determine the legality of abortion in the state, the faithful were invited to make March 1 a day of prayer, fasting, and vigil for the unborn.
Witnesses to Hope: Be transformed
As we continue our Lenten journey into the Second Sunday of Lent, our readings for Mass highlight the presence of God in our lives and remind us of the glory to come.
Couple are testament to love, marriage
Robert “Bob” and Rita Schelble exchanged wedding vows 76 years ago, in September of 1948 in La Crosse. Now 98 and 97, respectively, they’ve lived a full life together and currently reside in Sun Prairie.
Parish mergers announced
The Diocese of Madison has announced the merger of a new parish — Queen of Apostles — as of February 22.