As we approach Holy Week, we have spiritually moved through Lent, seeking to empty ourselves of egoism, complacency, distraction, and self-seeking, so that the Lord finds greater space and capacity within us to receive His divine grace.
Month: March 2024
Diocese of Madison supports new preschool in Haiti
This Lent, the Diocese of Madison is raising money for the construction of St. Jude Preschool in Jacmel through the “Nothing is Impossible with God” campaign.
How to start a fund with the CDMF
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various Catholic ministries throughout the Diocese of Madison. Many of the funds that support these great works were started by individuals looking to make a difference in their community, both now and into the future.
“. . . Such stuff as dreams are made of . . .”
People have always been fascinated by this thing called sleep and the dreams that come with it. Since both are completely out of our control, our ancient ancestors decided both must be caused by supernatural forces. Makes sense. If God created the human brain, He also created the way it functions. So, for thousands of years, dreams have been associated with religion and the belief that God speaks to us in our dreams.
Vivir por encima y más allá del mundo
Vivir por encima y más allá del mundo
Becoming a witness to the Gospel
Last week we reflected on the Pope’s audience about witness as the first way of evangelization. In his following audiences, Pope Francis begins looking at great men and women throughout the history of the Church who bore exemplary witness to the Gospel.
The decline and fall of the written word
What was once something so personal and so human — because it had to be — is going the way of everything else that became industrialized, mass-produced, and heartlessly churned out.
Priest Appointments
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar General, announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, announced Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17:
Msgr. John Hebl dies
Msgr. John Hebl died at his home on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the age of 88.
New pastorate names announced
Just as St. Peter received a new name, our pastorates have also received new names, which Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison is pleased to announce in this edition of the Catholic Herald.