Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison is asking everyone in the Diocese of Madison to pray a novena ahead of the feast of Pentecost, which is on Sunday, June 5.
Month: May 2022
Catholic cemeteries witness to respect for human person and hope of eternal life
The mission of Catholic cemeteries in the Diocese of Madison is to assist the bishop, priests, and lay faithful in witnessing to the teachings of the Church, including respect for the human person, belief in the resurrection of the body, and the hope of eternal life.
Parroquia Sto. Tomás de Aquino ofrece su Renovación Parroquial bilingüe
La Parroquia Santo Tomás de Aquino en Madison ofreció su Renovación Parroquial de tres noches del 9 al 11 de mayo de 2022 en la cual la nueva consultora de The Evangelical Catholic, Mari Pablo, presentó talleres sobre la evangelización y compartió su testimonio e historia con los feligreses de la parroquia. La renovación parroquial, primera en ser bilingüe para Sto. Tomás de Aquino, llevó el tema diocesano Vayan y Hagan Discípulos y tuvo como propósito unir y enriquecer a la comunidad anglo e hispana de la parroquia al igual que animarlos a identificar y compartir sus propios testimonios de conversión y fe en Cristo.
War is no movie
I’ve never been in the military, much less fought in a war. Trust me, for the sake of my safety and yours, that’s best for everyone.
Sr. Catherine Cox, OP, has died
Sr. Catherine Cox, OP, died May 15, 2022, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Anne Mary. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican motherhouse, Sinsinawa, May 20, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Bishop Hying’s statement regarding San Francisco’s bishop decision regarding Speaker Pelosi and Holy Communion
Statement from Bishop Donald Hying, regarding Archbishop Cordileone of San Francisco’s recognition of Speaker Pelosi’s choice to separate herself from full communion with the Catholic Church
The lamentable loss of letter-writing
Dearest Readers,
My excited anticipation, as I walk out to get the mail, quickly changes to a sense of sadness and loss. Although my mom left this life 16 years ago, every day I somehow still expect to find one of her weekly letters in my mailbox.
Online Catholic high school starting in diocese
In response to the needs of families who desire a Catholic high school for their students, The Office of Schools in the Diocese of Madison has announced the founding of Blessed Carlo Acutis Academy. It is a new Catholic high school in the diocese opening this coming 2022-2023 school year.
Hospitality is an amazing grace
I like hospitality. I like receptionists who help me feel welcome and thus set the tone for a fruitful visit whether it is to the dentist, doctor, mechanic, or other appointments. Welcoming receptionists eliminate much confusion and set the tone for fruitful visits.
Missionary helps home country of Ukraine
“The bombs were flying as we were on the road, but I had a fantastic team with me. All of us [were] from Ukraine besides one. The driver was Polish. And we just felt such a desire, there was no fear. We were ready for whatever happens.”