“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.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
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.
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.
Women invited to program on May 12
The West Dane Vicariate Council of Catholic Women (CCW) invites women to its spring gathering Thursday, May 12, at St. John the Baptist Church, 209 South St., Waunakee, starting with registration at 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with St. Dennis Parish
St. Dennis Parish in Madison is hosting its third Earth Day celebration the weekend of April 23-24 with activities and exhibits designed to demonstrate how individuals and families can take steps to reduce their carbon footprint and conserve natural resources.
Online mental health course
One in four people will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding mental illness silences many.
A number of Catholic high school programs over the years in the Diocese of Madison
There have been a number of Catholic high school programs in the Diocese of Madison area in the past.
Jeremy’s empty egg reflects his Easter heart
The hearts of Doris Miller’s students danced with Easter joy. A week before she had given each student a hollow plastic Easter egg.