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.
Year: 2025
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.
One flake at a time
I thought about taking this column on a 90-degree turn from last month’s “Snowball” cliffhanger, but I’m feeling too guilty about stringing you along ad infinitum, so we shan’t skip a beat.
Holy Name Seminary plans reunion
“Open for 30 years and now closed for 30 years,” there’s a “symmetry,” said William “Bill” Werner, a 1974 graduate of Holy Name Seminary in Madison.
CDMF reduces fees for giving
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) Board has voted to reduce the annual foundation administrative fees charged for both endowed and non-endowed funds.
Fr. D. Stephen Smith dies at age 79
Fr. D. Stephen Smith died on June 11 at the age of 79 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.
Bishop Hying ordains four men to the priesthood
Family members, friends, and the prayerful laity from around the diocese came to St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison, part of Divine Mercy Parish, in force the night of May 30.
Welcoming the Holy Spirit
As we approach Pentecost and the conclusion of the Easter season, we rejoice in the sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church and upon us. The Third Person of the Blessed Trinity anoints us with the very power and grace of God.