ODonnell – Madison Catholic Herald

When he became Bishop of Madison in 1967, Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell emphasized the importance of encouraging and supporting Church vocations, especially the priesthood and Religious Life.

On May 12, 2021May 30, 2024

Mary C. Uhler, For the Catholic Herald

Bishop O’Donnell expanded marriage and family ministry in diocese

In the early years of the Diocese of Madison, a Catholic Family Life Movement included outreach to couples planning to be married and married couples.

On May 4, 2021May 6, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, For the Catholic Herald

Bishop O’Donnell established the diocesan Apostolate to the Handicapped

Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell established the Diocese of Madison’s Apostolate to the Handicapped on October 31, 1967, modeled after a similar program in Chicago.

On April 28, 2021May 6, 2021

Mary C. Uhler, For the Catholic Herald

Second Vatican Council had a profound impact on Bishop O’Donnell

The Second Vatican Council had a profound impact on Madison’s second bishop, Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell. Bishop O’Donnell attended all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council.