Cantors, organists, and pianists throughout the Diocese of Madison are invited to attend “Singing the Mass,” a workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Holy Name Oratory, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison.
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Office of Worship and choir promote full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy
The mission of the Office of Worship of the Diocese of Madison is to help people encounter Jesus Christ in a life-changing way through the liturgy, prayer, and sacraments.
What’s new in the Office of Worship
After serving generously and effectively as the director of the Office of Worship for our diocese for 26 years, Dr. Patrick Gorman has recently retired, due to health concerns.
Rite of Election to be held on Sunday, March 10, at St. John the Baptist Church in Waunakee
The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion will be celebrated as usual in the Diocese of Madison on the First Sunday of Lent, March 10, at 3 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Waunakee. Msgr. James Bartylla, diocesan administrator, will preside.
Diocesan Prayer for a New Bishop
Even as we are mourning the death of Bishop Robert C. Morlino, all in the Diocese of Madison must now turn toward the Lord and earnestly ask that he send us a successor who will lead us in the faith. Following are some suggestions that were sent in a memo to parishes:
Importance of prayer in times of trouble
We have certainly been overwhelmed by all the disasters happening these days, from hurricanes to earthquakes to violence and discord in the world.
We may be tempted to throw in the towel, so to speak. We wonder if there is anything we can do in the face of all the turmoil.
Of course, we should respond with any kind of assistance possible. We can donate money to Catholic Charities USA and other outreach efforts. But is there anything else that we can do?
The power of prayer
I found an interesting commentary by the late Norman Vincent Peale, a minister in the Reformed Church in America, who was well known for espousing the power of positive thinking. The headline for his commentary is: “How to Pray in Times of Trouble: You can pray your way through any difficulty.”
Bishop Robert C. Morlino gives reflection on the Eucharist
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison called the Mass and Eucharist a sacrifice, “The same sacrifice that was offered on Calvary.”
He added if people do not understand this, they can get bored with the Mass or even the priest, the music, or the other “consumerist elements.”
Annual Catholic Appeal: Why it’s vital to support diocesan ministries and services
This weekend, March 2 and 3, Catholics throughout the Diocese of Madison will be asked to contribute to the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA).
Members of parishes have already received a letter from Bishop Robert C. Morlino with information on the ACA. It was an opportunity to pledge support for the ACA even before the public process started. We have already sent in our family’s pledge to the ACA. People can pay in one lump sum or give a pledge to be paid over a five-month period.
I believe it is vital to support the ministries and services in our diocese funded by the ACA. (Please note that I am giving an objective opinion, since the Catholic Herald does not receive support from the appeal; our paper is supported only by subscriptions and advertising.)
Parishes in Diocese of Madison are well prepared for new Roman Missal
After almost two years of preparation, parishes in the Diocese of Madison are ready for the launch of the new Roman Missal on the first Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27.
Workshops on music and new Roman Missal
The Office of Worship of the Diocese of Madison is sponsoring workshops for clergy and parish music and liturgy leaders entitled “Music and the New Roman Missal.”