Category: Around the Diocese

News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.

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Rural Life Mass and blessing scheduled for May 15

JEFFERSON — Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 15, and join Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison for a Mass and blessing for rural life and the upcoming planting season throughout the Diocese of Madison.

We’ll gather to celebrate the feast day of Ss. Isidore and Maria, the patron saints of farmers and producers of food, fuel, and fiber at St. Lawrence Church, W4926, Hwy. 18, Jefferson.

Mass will begin at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a blessing of farm implements and the soils of our gardens and fields throughout the Diocese of Madison.

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Cathy Lins, Catholic Herald Correspondent

St Joseph’s 15th annual men’s retreat on May 15

REEDSBURG — On Saturday, May 15, men from throughout the Diocese of Madison are invited to an outdoor retreat at Camp Gray in Reedsburg.

Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison and Fr. Jared Holzhuter, pastor of St Olaf Parish in DeForest, will be the featured speakers for this event.

This year’s theme is, “Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled,” based on the scripture passage John 14:2.

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Laura Green, For the Catholic Herald

‘Climate Change in the Americas’ event bridges borders to care for our common home

In Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis calls us to this vision: “Let us dream, then, as a single human family, as fellow travelers sharing the same flesh, as children of the same earth which is our common home, each of us bringing the richness of his or her beliefs and convictions, each of us with his or her own voice, brothers and sisters all.”

In this vein, “Climate Change in the Americas” hosted by the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) used technology to bridge borders, highlight the voices of community advocates from all walks of life, and bring people together to talk about the greatest threat to our common home and all who share it.

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Laura Green, For the Catholic Herald

‘Climate Change in the Americas’ event bridges borders to care for our common home

MADISON — In Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis calls us to this vision: “Let us dream, then, as a single human family, as fellow travelers sharing the same flesh, as children of the same earth which is our common home, each of us bringing the richness of his or her beliefs and convictions, each of us with his or her own voice, brothers and sisters all.”

In this vein, “Climate Change in the Americas” hosted by the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) used technology to bridge borders, highlight the voices of community advocates from all walks of life, and bring people together to talk about the greatest threat to our common home and all who share it.

Sharing experiences

“There is not a Planet B. Climate change is a reality for us here in Mexico,” said Antonio Diaz, a soon-to-be college graduate studying business with an emphasis in sustainable production and distribution.

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Carolyn Averill, For the Catholic Herald

All invited to high-level international event

The myriad ways Catholics serve our corners of the world and Church is a credit to the beauty and diversity of the gifts given to each of us by the Lord.

Throughout the years, a number of sons and daughters of the Diocese of Madison have taken roles within the Church that serve an international scope.

One such example is Fr. John Putzer, a priest of the diocese, who has served in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 2016 after completing four years of advanced studies in Rome.

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