On October 27, a Mass was offered to celebrate the life of an SJB graduate who lost her battle against leukemia in 2019.
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2021 Annual Catholic Appeal wrap-up: ‘The Kingdom of God is at Hand’
It is hard to believe that the Advent season is almost upon us. During this time of year, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, but it is also important to remember its true meaning.
Bishop Hying keeps busy visiting parishes, schools, and sites throughout the diocese
Thirty-eighth in a series on the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Madison.
Bishop Donald J. Hying started out his time as shepherd of the Diocese of Madison energetically with visits to parishes, diocesan schools, …
Growing in mental health ministry
MADISON — On October 23, more than 30 people, including members of both the laity and clergy, from four dioceses spent much of the day learning about and discussing how to develop mental health ministry programs at their parishes.
Donations sought for Patrick Gorman Music Memorial
MADISON — In memory of Dr. Patrick Gorman, the Madison Diocesan Choir is raising funds for musical works in honor of its distinguished, much-loved director who died on September 28 at the age of 58 after nearly 30 years of service to the diocese not only as choir director but also director of Diocese Office of Worship.
Pope Francis names Bishop Donald J. Hying as the Fifth Bishop of Madison in 2019
On April 25, 2019, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Donald J. Hying as the Fifth Bishop of Madison to succeed the late Bishop Robert C. Morlino.
Surrendering to God
A favorite book I have written about several times in this column is Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade, a French Jesuit priest who served as spiritual director to a cloistered community of Nuns.
Bishop applauds parishes’ efforts to launch Walking with Moms in Need program
MADISON — Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic churches to become “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.”
Harvest Mass at Kieler on October 31
KIELER — Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will celebrate the diocesan Mass for rural life and harvest at Immaculate Conception Church, 3685 Cty. Rd. HHH in Kieler.
Janesville’s St. Patrick Church steeple to be removed
JANESVILLE — The spire and bell tower of the St. Patrick Church, located at 315 Cherry St., Janesville, is scheduled to be removed on Monday, Nov. 2, weather permitting.