The Office of Planning has its strategic mission focused on parish pastoral planning, that is, helping parish leadership, be it pastors, councils, or staff, fulfill their mission of building “a familial and welcoming home” (Christifideles Laici, 26) for each parish community.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
As bishop emeritus, Bishop Bullock remains active
MADISON — As he approaches his 30th year as a bishop (he was ordained a bishop on August 12, 1980, in St. Paul, Minn.), Bishop William H. Bullock, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Madison, remains active, especially in teaching and preaching.
Late-term abortion plan at site is dropped, but questions remain
Despite news that the plans were dropped for the Madison Surgery Center (MSC) to begin offering late-term abortions, questions remain after a statement from UW Health was released May 5.
Diocese celebrates priests
A diocesan celebration to mark the close of this Year for Priests will be held Sunday, June 20, at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, 702 S. High Point Rd., in Madison.
Camp Gray holds its first benefit dinner and auction
MADISON — It was a sight to behold — the Camp Gray staff and volunteers decked out in suits and ties, dresses, and freshly polished dress shoes.
Documentary on Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin
On Friday, May 7, at 7 p.m. a documentary will air on some area ABC television affiliates on the Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin (HMMW).
Catholic Knights presents matching gift to house build
Representatives of the Catholic Knights Insurance Society, Ashton-Middleton Branch 280, presented a $1,000 gift from the Catholic Knights National Insurance Company.
Pro-lifers celebrate news abortion plan is dropped, questions remain
Pro-life groups are claiming victory following the announcement that plans have been dropped to perform abortions at the Madison Surgery Center (MSC).
Choir to perform ‘A Sacrifice of Praise’
Dr. Patrick Gorman and the Madison Diocesan Choir invite the public to sing joyfully with them at their free spring concert, “A Sacrifice of Praise,” Saturday, May 8, at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center.
Program offers youth a chance to help at home
Since June of this past summer, I have been experiencing a very odd phenomenon. Weekly, if not daily, parents of middle and high school students that I work with make a point to stop by my office, send me e-mails, or chat with me at local sporting events.