The morning scene inside St. Francis of Assisi Oratory is befitting of its rural setting — a house of God amid the trees, quiet, and occasional sounds of wildlife.
Tag: 2019
Helping a sister parish in Haiti
If you look at the summer forecast for most of Haiti, you’ll see rain, including thunderstorms, in the outlook.
Thankfully, the Catholic community, members of Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Potino, Haiti, will be able to worship and partake in the sacraments with a well-built roof over their heads.
Father Mazzuchelli inspires us today
This month, I will be offering a special Mass at St. Patrick Parish in Benton followed by a blessing of the newly-renovated rectory which will serve as a museum to Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli, who is buried in the parish cemetery.
Sister Juliana Dischler, OP dies
Sr. Juliana Dischler, OP, 93, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena, Racine, on Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Sr. Vanna Rauth, OP, dies
Sr. Vanna Rauth, OP, died July 5, 2019, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis.
Sr. Jeanette Landuyt, OP, dies
Sr. Jeanette Landuyt, OP, died July 3, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa. Her religious name was Sister Guinevere.
Bishop Hying ordains three new priests
A mere three days after his installation as the fifth Bishop of Madison, Bishop Hying, with a self-admitted devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, ordained three men to the priesthood at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison on Friday, June 28, the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The three new priests were: Fr. Steve Brunner, Fr. Bill Van Wagner, and Fr. Cristian Valenzuela.
Bishop Donald J. Hying installed as fifth Bishop of Madison
“The Church is forever young,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying. …
Bishop Hying spoke those words during his homily at his Installation Mass as the fifth Bishop of Madison on June 25 at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison. More than 1,500 people attended the Mass.
Appointments (6-25-2019)
Msgr. James Bartylla announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, effective June 25, 2019:
Investigative firm begins review of priest files
At the request of diocesan leadership, Defenbaugh and Associates, an independent security and investigations firm, founded by and composed of veteran agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has been retained to conduct a full review of all personnel files of the Diocese of Madison.