On August 8, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison visited The Beacon in Madison for the first time since becoming the bishop of Madison.
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Chaplain is part of the faith and fun at Camp Gray
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.
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.
‘Why keep doing it?’
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The eight-year won/loss record reads 19 wins, 40 losses, and five ties — a winning percentage of .322
As a note, by the time this column goes to press, one of those totals will be one number higher, hopefully in the win column.
In most major sports, those numbers would necessitate sweeping personnel and management changes, but not here — the wins and losses aren’t what’s important.
Three ordained transitional deacons
“Michael, Vincent, and Cristian, you are here before this altar to receive the Sacrament of Ordination to the diaconate. I would ask that you contemplate three questions. First, remember who it was that called you. Second, why you were called. And, third, always remember where you came from,” said Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee.
St. Thérèse Lecture shares message of mercy and love
“The solution to an unwanted child is not to get rid of them. The solution to a supposed unwanted child is to love them, to want them, to change ourselves, to change our society,” said abortion survivor Melissa Ohden.
Catholic women in the diocese to gather June 6
“United in Prayer, Love, and Faith” is the theme of the 65th annual gathering of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) scheduled for Thursday, June 6, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church and Parish Center in Wisconsin Dells.
Bishop Donald J. Hying introduced as diocese’s fifth bishop
“I’m very enthused, excited, and grateful to be here,” said Bishop-designate Donald J. Hying of Madison.
With many relatives in the Diocese of Madison and a lot of time spent here over the years, he added, “I feel very much at home here,” saying “I have great memories of southwest Wisconsin. The beauty of the faith here, the beauty of the land here.”
Bishop Donald Hying introduced as fifth bishop of Madison
“I’m very enthused, excited, and grateful to be here,” said Bishop-designate Donald J. Hying of Madison.
Sr. Lauretana Gorman, OP, retires after life of service and pastoral ministry
After more than six decades in active Religious Life and almost a quarter century in pastoral ministry at St. John Vianney (SJV) Parish in Janesville, Sr. Lauretana Gorman, OP, has retired, and is moving on to the next chapter in her life.