Fr. Jerome Joseph Maksvytis died on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the age of 76, at his home in Portage, Wisconsin, succumbing to terminal cancer.
Bishop Hying celebrates Rural Life Mass on Feast of Ss. Isidore and Maria
“In gratitude for the wonder of God’s creation,” Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison concelebrated Mass on May 15, the Feast Day of Ss. Isidore and Maria, the patron saints of farmers and producers of food, fuel, and fiber at Holy Rosary Church in Darlington.
Fort Atkinson to host National Eucharistic Congress speaker
On Wednesday, June 5, at 7 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, at 1660 Endl Blvd, Fort Atkinson, will host Immaculée Ilibagiza. She is a renowned Rwandan genocide survivor, faithful Catholic, and keynote speaker at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this July.
Blue Mass honors first responders
Gathered together at St. Bernard Parish in Madison, first responders from Madison and around the state came to be honored and give honor to those who have given their life in the line of duty.
The youth are present in the Church
One of my favorite bishop activities is the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
‘The first thing on my desk’
Just in time for Easter, the console of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish’s pipe organ was restored and reinstalled.
Priest appointments, May 2024
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, effective Monday, July 1, 2024, and announced Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19:
Three ordained to the transitional diaconate
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison ordained Deacon Brad Grobbel, Deacon David Jaramillo, and Deacon Ryan Ruhle as transitional deacons on May 10 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona.
Receiving His love
The more I study and meditate on the Scriptures, the more I am convinced that the 14th and 15th chapters of John’s Gospel are the interpretative key to properly understanding the entire New Testament.
Teaching anniversaries celebrated at St. William School
Students and teachers, past and present, of St. William School in Janesville gathered to celebrate the teaching anniversaries of Ms. Rosemary Urbanick, 50 years, and Mrs. Kathleen Brennan, 25 years.