Gratitude is a fundamental aspect of the Christian life. God has most generously and lovingly shared everything with us, culminating in the precious gift of salvation, offered to us through Jesus Christ.
CDMF distributes more than $4 million in 2024
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various parishes, schools, and nonprofits throughout the Diocese of Madison.
Participate in the Walk With One Advent study
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison invites the faithful of the diocese to participate in the Walk With One Advent study.
Advent Midwife Campaign sets $25,000 goal to support expectant mothers and newborns in Haiti
Last year, the Diocese of Madison committed to assist the Diocese of Jacmel in Haiti by collecting funds needed to hire a midwife to assist with pregnancy and births at the Centre de Santé Sacré-Coeur de Thiotte (The Sacred Heart of Thiotte Healthcare Center or CSST).
Pastor installed in new St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish
On Friday, Nov. 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, Fr. Tim Renz was installed as the pastor of the newly merged St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish.
Church teachings on death
This month, on November 2, All Souls’ Day, the bishops of Wisconsin issued the fourth edition of Now and at the Hour of our Death, a pastoral letter concerning Catholic teaching on death and dying, end-of-life issues, and the importance of funeral planning.
Annual cider press brings community to rural church
St. William Church in Paoli, part of Divine Mercy Pastorate, recently held an Apple Cider Sunday, just as Wisconsin’s apple season took full swing.
Letting go and letting God
Autumn is my favorite season of the year. The frosty temperatures, the blazing color of the trees, the smell of wood smoke, and the crunch of leaves underfoot are all expressions of beauty and peace.
Students march, run, and skip to end hunger
“Is it time, yet?” asked one girl. “Can we go and change?” asked another. “When is it our turn?” asked one boy to Joseph Thompson, a longtime teacher at Blessed Sacrament School in Madison.
Police chief inspires faith
Parallel to the Rock River, on N. Jackson St. in Janesville, Chief of Police Chad Pearson was sworn in as head of city law enforcement in January of this year. Before becoming chief, Pearson had 25 years with the city under his belt.