“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people: praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Edgewood High School announces Kevin Rea as new president
The Edgewood High School Board of Directors announced today that Kevin Rea, a highly regarded and respected Catholic school administrator from Rhode Island, will be filling the president role currently held by Mike Elliott. Elliott announced his retirement last October after nine years of service in the school’s top leadership position. Mr. Rae will begin his role on July 1.
Easter message from Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison
“But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” (John 16: 22). This promise of Jesus in His farewell discourse before His Passion and death is a remarkable moment of hope for the apostles and indeed for all of us. Yes, Jesus will suffer horrifying crucifixion and an early death. Yes, His friends will be shattered by their overwhelming loss and grief. But against all human expectation, the Lord rises from the grave to live forever, conquering the seemingly intractable power of sin and death for all people of all time. This epic victory of the Son over the power of the Evil One is the source and center of our Easter faith.
Pro-life Summit held in Madison
More than 50 people came from around the Diocese of Madison and beyond to learn about and discuss what’s next with efforts to create a culture of life.
Hundreds of people offer up thousands of prayers at Janesville Pray-A-Thon
The days of March 30 to April 1 marked a time of generosity and faith as more than 600 people came to pray at St. John Vianney Parish in Janesville.
Ukrainian refugee relief donations from Diocese of Madison make a difference
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is becoming more serious by the day.
Human Life and Dignity office created in diocese
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison has announced the creation of a new office in the Diocese of Madison.
New diocesan chief development officer
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison has named Paul Merline as the chief development officer for the Diocese of Madison.
Gold Mass to be held on April 28
Starting sometime in the Middle Ages, in England, and continuing through World War II, the entire “Bench and Bar” — those serving in English courts of law as judges, attorneys, etc., would assemble for a Mass on an annual basis.
Annual Catholic Appeal – Your gift in action: Xavier Mission Team
The Xavier Mission team, named after St. Francis Xavier, is a new evangelization initiative serving middle and high school youth in our diocese.