As we celebrate the centenary of their canonizations, these 19th century French saints both remain powerful today in their Heavenly intercession and their spiritual impact on the Universal Church.
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The importance of work
A joint resolution of both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature recently declared May 1 of every year as St. Joseph the Worker Day, a moment to recognize and appreciate the dignity of all working people in Wisconsin.
Welcoming the new pope
Habemus Papam! We have a pope! The world heard those joyful and ancient words from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica last week, as Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony for the first time and gave his first blessing to the city of Rome and to the world.
Priest appointments announced
Msgr. James Bartylla, Vicar for Clergy, announces the following priest appointments made by Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, Bishop of Madison, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Appointments — Parish Merger (5-10-2025)
Very Rev. Tait Schroeder, Vicar General, announces the following clergy appointments, effective Saturday, May 10, 2025, and announced the same day, based on the merger of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish,
St. Jude Parish, and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish all in Beloit and St. Stephen Parish in Clinton to become Queen of Martyrs Parish, as decreed by Most Rev. Donald Hying, Bishop of Madison:
Statement from Bishop Hying on the election of Pope Leo XIV
We thank God for our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV! In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we ask the Lord to shower Pope Leo XIV with grace and favor as he begins the beautiful, arduous, and evangelizing task of shepherding the Universal Church.
Awaiting the new pope
By the time you read this, we may very well have a new pope. The conclave begins this Wednesday, May 7, and in modern times, it has not taken more than three days to elect a new pontiff for the Universal Church.
Appointments 5-3-2025
Very Rev. Tait Schroeder, Vicar General, announces the following clergy appointments, effective Saturday, May 3, 2025, and announced the same day, based on the merger of St. Christopher Parish in Verona/Paoli and St. Maria Goretti Parish in Madison, to become Divine Mercy Parish, as decreed by Most Rev. Donald Hying, Bishop of Madison:
Praying for Pope Francis
After his death on April 21, we pray for Pope Francis, that he may rest in the eternal light of the risen Lord, whom he proclaimed throughout his life of priestly service, and especially in his ministry as the successor of St. Peter for 12 years.
Statement from Bishop Donald J. Hying on the Death of Pope Francis
It is with deepest prayers and a profound trust in the mercy of Jesus Christ, that we mourn the death of Pope Francis. We remember Pope Francis for his evangelizing zeal, desire for peace in the world, and love for the poor.