In his audience on April 19, 2023, Pope Francis continued his series on “The Passion for Evangelization,” focusing on witnesses. However, he directs this audience not to a particular individual, but to the host of martyrs.
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Artist restores Church beauty
Peter Auger, a local artist in Jefferson, is helping make diocesan churches more beautiful.
Called and Gifted workshop on April 27
The Diocese of Madison will offer a Called and Gifted workshop on Saturday, April 27, in the church hall of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, located in the school building, 4913 Schofield St., Monona.
Move to new monastery completed
After more than 10 years of planning and fundraising, the Nuns at Valley of Our Lady Monastery have moved from Prairie du Sac to a new monastery near Hollandale.
Divine Mercy Sunday in Sauk City
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will be celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday on April 7, at St. Aloysius Church/Divine Mercy Parish, 115 Madison St. in Sauk City.
A look at evangelical zeal
Last week, we looked at St. Paul’s example as a witness, examining his transformation and zeal for the Gospel. This issue will reflect more deeply on evangelical zeal as described by St. Paul himself.
‘Spirit of charity’ encourages discerning students
Last month, discerning young men arrived at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, Minn. for a Come and See weekend with Fr. Jared Holzhuter, director of vocations for the Diocese of Madison.
Diocese of Madison supports new preschool in Haiti
This Lent, the Diocese of Madison is raising money for the construction of St. Jude Preschool in Jacmel through the “Nothing is Impossible with God” campaign.
How to start a fund with the CDMF
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various Catholic ministries throughout the Diocese of Madison. Many of the funds that support these great works were started by individuals looking to make a difference in their community, both now and into the future.
Becoming a witness to the Gospel
Last week we reflected on the Pope’s audience about witness as the first way of evangelization. In his following audiences, Pope Francis begins looking at great men and women throughout the history of the Church who bore exemplary witness to the Gospel.