The universal phenomenon of carving sacred images manifests the common impulse within human nature to see the divine, to indeed perceive the face of God.
Uniting to fund the future of our Church
Oftentimes in life, we can become preoccupied with the trials of the present moment, but our goal here at the CDMF is to ensure that funding for the Church will exist generations into the future, no matter what happens today.
Being thankful
As we once again celebrate Thanksgiving, the holiday invites us to sit back and take stock of the gracious enormity of God’s generosity to us.
Dominican Sisters restructure space at Sinsinawa
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa are in the process of updating and reallocating space in the Stone and Convent Buildings for future use by the congregation as a senior living community and event center. The Sisters are negotiating with Tricon Construction Group to renovate buildings.
‘Christ and the Sacramental Imagination’ event with Bishop Hying and Anglican priest
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison and Anglican Fr. Scott Cunningham of Christ Church Madison will share the stage at Upper House in Madison to present “Christ and the Sacramental Imagination” on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sacred music to be shared and presented
The Diocese of Madison is scheduled to host two sacred music events in December.
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Diocesan Schola will lead Solemn Choral Vespers and Benediction, and on Sunday, Dec. 17, the Diocesan Choir and Chamber Orchestra are featured in a Lessons and Carols service. …
Time to de-clutter our souls
I have recently been trying to declutter my life. My office, car, and apartment are filled with a motley collection of papers, knick-knacks, delayed correspondence, unneeded clothing, and varied things that have just piled up over the course of time.
Bishop dedicates new regional Catholic school in Berlin
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison recently dedicated the new All Saints Regional Catholic School and Religious Education Center in Berlin.
Schools in Pastorate 2 come together
Earlier this year, seven parishes came together to form Pastorate 2 — St. Patrick Parish in Benton, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Cuba City, Holy Ghost Parish in Dickeyville, St. Francis de Sales Parish in Hazel Green, Immaculate Conception Parish in Kieler, St. Mary Parish in Platteville, and St. Joseph Parish in Sinsinawa.
Why I love the Church
The Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran invites us to meditate on the gift, mission, and mystery of the Church Herself and led me to reflect on why I love the Catholic Church so much.