St. John Paul II Pastorate will celebrate its patron’s feast day on Wednesday, Oct. 22, with the opportunity to venerate a first-class relic of St. John Paul II.
Loving God’s gift of life
Each one of us, made in the image and likeness of God, is a beloved son or daughter of Him.
Students gather with Bishop Hying for pastorate-wide Mass
On September 16, students from St. Rose of Lima School in Cuba City, Holy Ghost-Immaculate Conception School in Dickeyville and Kieler, and St. Joseph School in Hazel Green, came together with Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison for the annual pastorate-wide All Schools Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City.
New changes and features to the Catholic Herald
The Catholic Herald will expand its digital presence to better serve readers, offering access to new, quality Catholic feature content with resources to strengthen your faith, inspire your family, and deepen your relationship with Christ.
Pastor installed for Janesville churches
On September 21, Fr. Chad Droessler was installed by Bishop Hying as pastor of St. Frances de Chantal Parish during a Mass at St. John Vianney Church in Janesville.
The Church and angels
This week, we liturgically celebrate angels twice, the Feast of the Archangels on September 29 and the Memorial of the Guardian Angels on October 2.
New parish merger announced
The Diocese of Madison has announced the creation of a new merged parish — St. Pius of Pietrelcina Parish — effective September 27.
Bishop celebrating Jubilee Masses around the diocese
On September 10, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison celebrated the first of six special Masses honoring the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
Fr. Randy Timmerman installed as pastor at St. John Henry Newman Parish
As Catholics worldwide celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s designation of St. John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Church, the parish bearing his name in the Diocese of Madison marked a milestone of its own with the installation of its new pastor on September 14.
Finding peace through God
In times of trial, tribulation, and suffering, Jesus seeks to console and strengthen us!

