Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo was again the site for the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison’s annual summer outing.
Month: June 2025
Christ, community, and ice cream
The Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison Day at Devil’s Lake highlighted the gathering of many in God’s love and presence. Individuals participating and volunteering came from across the Diocese of Madison, arriving via car or bus.
Get close to His Sacred Heart
This month of June, which is always dedicated to the Sacred Heart, (the solemnity falls on June 27 this year) also marks the 350th anniversary of the final apparition of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in her French convent.
Pastor of new Madison parish installed by Bishop Hying
On June 1, Msgr. Kevin Holmes was installed as pastor of the newly established Divine Mercy Parish.
Carlo Acutis Academy celebrates graduates
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison and the Diocese of Madison Office of Catholic Schools celebrated two remarkable students on June 4.
The impact of giving
“God loves a cheerful giver,” from 2 Corinthians 9:7, sums up how we can all aspire to feel about giving.
It’s the worst!
You know what’s the worst? After thinking about my sins for half an hour in line for Confession, I see the light above the confessional go out and realize that I’m out of luck. It’s like missing trash pick-up day. I’m left holding the bags until next week.
The gift of the stars
Editor’s Note: This is the final column written by Linda E. Kelly for the Catholic Herald prior to her death on May 5 of this year. We thank her family for letting us share her talents and stories with others.
Recibiendo al Espíritu Santo
Hemos concluido el tiempo de Pascua con la celebración de Pentecostés, y es un momento para regocijarnos en el envío del Espíritu Santo sobre la Iglesia y sobre nosotros.
Evangelizing young people in the summer
Every summer, the Diocese of Madison recruits and sends out missionaries whose sole purpose is to share the Catholic Faith with young people in our diocese.