The Diocese of Madison celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a busy year of activities from April 21, 1996, to April 13, 1997.
Category: Diocese of Madison’s 75th anniversary
Diocese of Madison’s 75th anniversary (1946-2021)
Bishop Bullock encouraged diocese to broaden vocation efforts
With the closing of Holy Name Seminary in 1995, Bishop William H. Bullock encouraged the Diocese of Madison to broaden its vocation efforts.
Bishop Bullock encouraged evaluation of diocesan buildings and programs
In keeping with Bishop William H. Bullock’s goal to evaluate efficient use of buildings, programs, and agencies, the Diocese of Madison hired Meitler Consultants, Inc., a Milwaukee firm, to study all diocesan offices and Holy Name Seminary in Madison.
Bishop William H. Bullock is named third Bishop of Madison in 1993
Bishop William H. Bullock was named the third Bishop of the Diocese of Madison on April 13, 1993, which happened to be his birthday.
Bishop O’Donnell accomplished much in over 25 years as Bishop of Madison
Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell accomplished much in over 25 years as Bishop of Madison.
Bishop George O. Wirz became the second auxiliary bishop of the diocese
With an enduring love for the priesthood, Bishop George O. Wirz became the second Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Madison in 1978.
Promoting Church vocations was a priority for Bishop O’Donnell
When he became Bishop of Madison in 1967, Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell emphasized the importance of encouraging and supporting Church vocations, especially the priesthood and Religious Life.
Bishop O’Donnell expanded marriage and family ministry in diocese
In the early years of the Diocese of Madison, a Catholic Family Life Movement included outreach to couples planning to be married and married couples.
Bishop O’Donnell established the diocesan Apostolate to the Handicapped
Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell established the Diocese of Madison’s Apostolate to the Handicapped on October 31, 1967, modeled after a similar program in Chicago.
Second Vatican Council had a profound impact on Bishop O’Donnell
The Second Vatican Council had a profound impact on Madison’s second bishop, Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell. Bishop O’Donnell attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.