The remarkable life of a man who was central to the establishment of the Catholic Church in the tri-state area (Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois) provides a witness and example for each of us to imitate.
CDMF sees cause for hope in Jubilee Year
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation staff have been reflecting on the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope and on the many things that give us cause for hope this year.
Pastor installed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
On February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the newly merged Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish celebrated the installation of Fr. Drew Olson as pastor.
New parish mergers
The Diocese of Madison has announced the mergers of two new parishes — Holy Cross Parish and Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish — effective February 1.
Using our words for positive purposes
Ponder with me the wonder of words and language. Through the gift of speech, we can verbally articulate and share with others the thoughts in our minds and the feelings in our hearts.
Catholic Schools Week volleyball game students versus staff in Beloit
For Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated this year during the last full week of January, there was “a buzz” among students at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School in Beloit, part of Queen of Martyrs Pastorate.
Students enjoy ‘Bingo with the Bishop’
Students at St. Luke School in Plain kicked off Catholic Schools Week with ‘Bingo with the Bishop.’ The afternoon began with Bishop Donald J. Hying celebrating Mass at 12:30 p.m. During his homily, Bishop Hying spoke about the beauty of St. Luke’s church, which was built by the ancestors of some of the school students.
Hope and help for the spiritual battle
Even a cursory read of the Gospels illuminates the struggle between Jesus Christ and Satan from the very beginning of the Lord’s advent into human history. Even as a newborn child, Jesus is perceived as a threat by King Herod who seeks to destroy Him. Immediately after His Baptism, Jesus experiences the temptations of the devil in the wilderness.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter celebrates married couple
In December, Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), an international Catholic marriage enrichment organization, honored the marriage of Jerome and Mary Gorski during its regional Christmas party at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church in Sun Prairie, part of Epiphany of the Lord Parish.
‘Influencing culture’ at UW-Madison
After spending more than a decade in Catholic religious education, parish work, and pastoral ministry, Susan Swanke has brought her expertise to the UW-Madison campus.