With an enduring love for the priesthood, Bishop George O. Wirz became the second Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Madison in 1978.
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Catholic education ‘available to everybody’
As the challenging and unique 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) School in Monona can look back on the accomplishment of being able to teach and serve a wider range of its students.
Summer publication schedule
During the summer months, the Catholic Herald continues to publish weekly, except for six issues.
IHM Memorial Day weekend festival
Now that a year has passed and restrictions on gatherings are being relaxed, Immaculate Heart of Mary is looking forward to a scaled-down version of its Memorial Day weekend festival.
Four feasts to prepare us for summer and forever
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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.
New assistant superintendent of Catholic schools ‘blessed’ to be in diocese
“I often tell people this is my dream job,” said Therese Milbrath, the new assistant superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Madison. “And it kind of is.”
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women virtual convention to be held on June 12
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will be the featured speaker at the annual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) to be held virtually Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Our Lady of the Assumption Spring Fling in Beloit
A lucky online bidder at Our Lady of the Assumption School’s Spring Fling will have the opportunity to have dinner with Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison, Pastor Fr. Mike Resop, and six others at the Butterfly Club, Beloit’s fine dining supper club.
Diocese to welcome new adult Catholics with two liturgies
MADISON — The Office of Worship is excited to announce two new diocesan liturgies that will take place this spring: Adult Confirmation and a Mass for new Catholics.