The six founding Sisters of Valley of Our Lady Monastery who journeyed to Madison from their home in Switzerland nearly 70 years ago probably never imagined how far their community would come.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Some lessons from the life of Venerable Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP
Saturday, Nov. 4, is Venerable Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli’s 217th birthday.
Making disciples in Fort Atkinson
In a recent Gospel, Jesus said to his disciples, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing” (Luke 12: 49).
Talk on the Catholic teachings about death
If you have any fear or anxiety about death, an upcoming discussion may give you hope.
Cross and steeple restored, blessed in Janesville
On October 20, a beautiful Friday evening in autumn, the cross and steeple of St. Patrick Church in Janesville was blessed. The blessing marked the completion of major interior church renovations spanning the past two years.
Madison Area Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service to be held on November 20
The Madison Area Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service is being planned again this year.
Mass of Hope and Healing on October 29
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will celebrate a Mass of Hope and Healing on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 5101 Schofield St., Monona.
New staff members at Catholic Herald
The Catholic Herald, the official newspaper of the Diocese of Madison, is announcing two new staff hires.
St. Ambrose Academy answers the call of Our Lady of Champion
St. Ambrose Academy, which this year celebrates the 20th anniversary of its founding, cherishes a deep devotion to Our Lady of Champion, who on October 9, 1859, appeared to a young Belgian immigrant, Adele Brise, right here in Wisconsin.
Applications sought for Catholic Charities youth scholarship
Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison is seeking applications for the Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship, which recognizes two high school seniors who have shown a commitment to community service with $2,000 scholarships.