The third chapter of Genesis details the cosmic tragedy of original sin. Adam and Eve lived in a primordial innocence, in complete spiritual harmony with God, each other, and within themselves. Life was perfect!
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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.
Easter message from Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison
“But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” (John 16: 22). This promise of Jesus in His farewell discourse before His Passion and death is a remarkable moment of hope for the apostles and indeed for all of us. Yes, Jesus will suffer horrifying crucifixion and an early death. Yes, His friends will be shattered by their overwhelming loss and grief. But against all human expectation, the Lord rises from the grave to live forever, conquering the seemingly intractable power of sin and death for all people of all time. This epic victory of the Son over the power of the Evil One is the source and center of our Easter faith.
An ‘interview’ with the Prodigal Son
I often have wondered what an interview with the Prodigal Son would reveal to us, so I imagined it would go something like this:
Christmas message from Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison
I wish all of the priests, deacons, Religious and consecrated persons, lay ecclesial ministers, and the lay faithful of our Madison Diocese the deepest joy, love, and mercy of Christ, made manifest in the beauty of the Incarnation.
The beauty of Christmas
One of my earliest Christmas memories is waking from a nap one afternoon and walking into the living room to see the Christmas tree for the first time, decorated and lit in all of its glory.
Men of Christ: ‘I just saw the world change’
If you walked by the entrance of St. Cecilia Parish in Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, Nov. 13, you might have heard it.
Bishop Hying elected to CRS board
BALTIMORE — At the recent fall assembly of the U.S. Catholic bishops, Bishop Donald J Hying of Madison was elected to the board of directors of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
Bishop Hying keeps busy visiting parishes, schools, and sites throughout the diocese
Thirty-eighth in a series on the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Madison.
Bishop Donald J. Hying started out his time as shepherd of the Diocese of Madison energetically with visits to parishes, diocesan schools, …
Pope Francis names Bishop Donald J. Hying as the Fifth Bishop of Madison in 2019
On April 25, 2019, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Donald J. Hying as the Fifth Bishop of Madison to succeed the late Bishop Robert C. Morlino.