The readings for the May 15 Mass at St. Lawrence Church honoring rural life — from Genesis, Psalm 23, and Mark — “speak to the beauty of the earth and creativity and fertility of God,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison who celebrated the Mass.
Diocesan COVID guidelines will end on June 11
Following new developments and guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mass guidelines in the Diocese of Madison related to COVID will cease on Friday, June 11 — the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Janesville parishes invite all to Corpus Christi Procession
To celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the four Janesville Catholic parishes are working together to offer a regional Eucharistic Procession.
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.
Priest appointments announced
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, effective Saturday, July 17, 2021, unless otherwise specifically stated, and announced at weekend Masses of Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and May 16, 2021.
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.