The weekly schedule for Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison.
Category: Bishop
What we believe
In the previous column, I reflected on the Nicene Creed, as we celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of its formulation this year.
Two of the principal doctrines professed in the Creed are the Most Blessed Trinity and the identity/nature of Jesus Christ, two beliefs which are absolutely unique to Christianity.
1,700 years of the Nicene Creed
As we observe this Jubilee Year and celebrate the recent election of Pope Leo XIV, the Church also marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, from which came the Nicene Creed, the profession of faith we proclaim every Sunday at Mass.
Priest appointments 7-19-25
Very Rev. Tait Schroeder, Vicar General, announces the following clergy appointments, effective Saturday, July 19, 2025, and announced the same day, based on the merger of Blessed Trinity Parish in Dane and Lodi, St. John the Baptist Parish in Waunakee, and St. Mary of the Lake Parish in Westport, to become St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, as decreed by Most Rev. Donald Hying, Bishop of Madison:
Unity as part of the Catholic Church
Unity is one of the four marks of the Church, which is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
This unity finds its source in Christ, who, during the Last Supper, prayed that His followers would always be united.
The progress of Go Make Disciples and Into the Deep
Five years ago, the Diocese of Madison launched Go Make Disciples, our evangelizing initiative to live the mission of the Church. Two years ago, we launched Into the Deep, our strategic restructuring of our parishes to better utilize our resources in the service of that mission.
El progreso de Vayan y Hagan Discípulos e Into the Deep
Hace cinco años, la Diócesis de Madison lanzó “Vayan y Hagan Discípulos”, nuestra iniciativa evangelizadora para vivir la misión de la Iglesia. Hace dos años, lanzamos Into the Deep, nuestra reestructuración estratégica de parroquias para utilizar mejor nuestros recursos al servicio de la mision de ir y hacer discípulos.
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.
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.
Appointments 5-31-25
Very Rev. Tait Schroeder, Vicar General, announces the following clergy appointments, effective Saturday, May 31, 2025, and announced the same day, based on the merger of Christ the King Parish in McFarland, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Monona, and Saint Patrick Parish in Cottage Grove to become Stella Maris Parish, as decreed by Most Rev. Donald Hying, Bishop of Madison: