“The destruction of Wisconsin Family Action headquarters in Madison over the weekend is a brazen act of violence which all citizens should condemn, as an attack on the respect and concern we owe to each other in seeking the common good.”
Priest Appointments, May 8, 2022
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, effective Saturday, July 16, 2022, unless otherwise stated, and announced at weekend Masses of Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and May 8, 2022.
Fr. Jim McEnery dies
Fr. Jim McEnery died on May 5, 2022, at the age of 95, at the Agrace Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Facility in Fitchburg, Wis.
‘Into the Deep’
Bishop Hying’s letter announcing a diocesan strategic planning initiative
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Lord is risen! Alleluia! In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ we receive the forgiveness of our sins, the grace to enter into a loving relationship with God, and the hope of eternal life. In the Scriptures, the sacraments, and the entire life of the Church, we are able to grow in the glory of the risen Lord Jesus, as beloved children of the Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit!
Deacon Matthew Pearson to be ordained to the priesthood on May 27
Deacon Matthew Pearson will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, May 27.
Two to be ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 13
Mark Foley and Simon Tipps will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on Friday, May 13.
Online mental health course
Consider taking advantage of a free opportunity which will assist those suffering from mental illness and also educate all about their suffering.
Rural Life Mass and Listening Sessions planned
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 15, and join Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison for a Mass and Blessing for Rural Life and the upcoming planting season throughout the Diocese of Madison.
East side Madison area parishes gather for parish mission with Bishop Hying
“I think that it was an incredible experience and one that no one is going to forget any time soon,” said Rebekah Scaperlanda about the parish mission held at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Parish in Monona earlier this month.
Mass for new Catholics on May 1
“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people: praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)