Around the Diocese – Page 312 – Madison Catholic Herald Archive (2001-2025)


	Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, surrounded by bishops from around the country, presides at the Mass of Christian Burial on April 7 for Bishop William H. Bullock, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Madison, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Madison. (Catholic Herald photo/Kat Wagner)

MADISON — It was “a celebration of life and hope and of Christ’s love.”

That’s how Bishop Paul J. Swain described the Mass of Christian Burial on April 7 for Bishop William H. Bullock, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Madison.

In his homily, Bishop Swain said that Bishop Bullock would not want to be remembered so much for his accomplishments as for the witness of his faith and life as a follower of Christ.

“He would want this Mass to be a celebration of life and hope and of Christ’s love, which he preached sometimes with words, and to encourage us all to live in that love, to love others as He has loved us.”

Now the bishop of Sioux Falls, S.D., Bishop Swain served for eight years with Bishop Bullock. They arrived at the chancery of the Diocese of Madison on the same day in June of 1993. Bishop George O. Wirz, who had been administrator of the diocese after the death of Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell, had asked then Fr. Paul Swain to join the chancery staff.

Around the Diocese

On April 14, 2011

Mary C. Uhler and Kat Wagner, Catholic Herald Staff

Becoming an active part of the political process

MADISON — Spring election day in Wisconsin served as an opportunity for Catholics to get involved in their government on two levels: to vote and to arm themselves with the skills necessary for making their voice heard in the public square.

Around the Diocese

On April 14, 2011November 20, 2024

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month

The month of April is designated nationwide as Alcohol Awareness Month in an effort to increase public awareness of alcoholism, alcohol related issues, and alcohol abuse.

Around the Diocese

On April 7, 2011

Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Green Bay Packers honor Tom Murphy

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers recently honored Tom Murphy of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Cross Plains with one of its annual Community Quarterback Awards.

Around the Diocese

On March 31, 2011

Dick Jones, For the Catholic Herald

Diocesan Choir presents spring concert

MADISON — Two weeks before Good Friday, the Madison Diocesan Choir, under the direction of Dr. Patrick Gorman, will present a free, spring concert, an extraordinary Lenten retreat with guest soloists, full orchestra, and the music of Schubert and Mozart.

Around the Diocese

On March 31, 2011March 16, 2023

Kat Wagner, Catholic Herald Staff

Too many aborted

Many pro-choice advocates argue for abortion to be “safe, legal, and rare.”

But with the number of people killed by abortion in the United States topping 48 million since 1973, even the argument of “rare” is becoming less certain of an achievement.

Around the Diocese

On March 30, 2011

Brent King, Diocese of Madison

Criminal charges filed against priest removed from ministry

Editor’s Note: The following is an update on an ongoing situation with Fr. J. Gibbs Clauder, who has been removed from ministry since 1999. Brent King, spokesman for the Diocese of Madison, issued the following statement on March 30.

MADISON — There is no place in the priesthood for those who would abuse a child, regardless of when the crime was committed. We as a Church and as a diocese have promised appropriate recognition, precaution and reporting, with regard to sexual abuse of minors and we renew that promise. We, herein, offer the public some background and an update, regarding Fr. J. Gibbs Clauder and the charges being brought against him:

Around the Diocese

On March 24, 2011

Fr. D. Stephen Smith, For the Catholic Herald

Rabbi to speak on pope and the Holocaust

MADISON — In December 2009, Pope Benedict XVI moved Pope Pius XII a step closer to sainthood. The process had been delayed for 40 years. Pius XII is now declared “venerable,” indicating that he lived a life of extraordinary holiness and heroic virtue.

Around the Diocese

On March 24, 2011November 13, 2024

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St. Paul’s considers scaled back plan

Officials at St. Paul’s University Catholic Center today announced March 21 that they are considering a revised plan to significantly reduce the size and scope of their proposed project aimed at replacing the aging and outdated facility currently on the State St. Mall near the foot of Bascom Hill across from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Library.