MADISON — Good Shepherd Parish in Madison and Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will host an evening of reflection on the U.S. bishops’ pastoral letter against racism entitled Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love at St. James Church on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Adults Confirmed on Pentecost Sunday
MADISON — “To be confirmed is not simply a ceremony,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison said to the 26 adults who were confirmed this past Pentecost Sunday, May 23.
Historic appointment for St. Ambrose Academy
MADISON — St. Ambrose Academy (SAA) is thrilled to welcome Fr. Greg Ihm as our first chaplain.
Bilingual Mass in Madison celebrates St. Joseph the Worker
MADISON — In recognition of the patron saint of its St. Joseph Church, Good Shepherd Parish in Madison celebrated the feast of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1 at a bilingual Mass.
Bishop Hying celebrates Rural Life Mass
The readings for the May 15 Mass at St. Lawrence Church honoring rural life — from Genesis, Psalm 23, and Mark — “speak to the beauty of the earth and creativity and fertility of God,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison who celebrated the Mass.
Diocesan COVID guidelines will end on June 11
Following new developments and guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mass guidelines in the Diocese of Madison related to COVID will cease on Friday, June 11 — the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Janesville parishes invite all to Corpus Christi Procession
To celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the four Janesville Catholic parishes are working together to offer a regional Eucharistic Procession.
Mary Catherine Matuska: A life to inspire
MADISON — Wisconsin’s pro-life movement was dealt a significant loss in 2019 at the passing of Pro-life Wisconsin’s founding director, long-time activist, and statewide leader, Beloit native Mary Catherine Matuska.
Catholic education ‘available to everybody’
As the challenging and unique 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) School in Monona can look back on the accomplishment of being able to teach and serve a wider range of its students.
Summer publication schedule
During the summer months, the Catholic Herald continues to publish weekly, except for six issues.