Category: Around the Diocese

News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.

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Angela Curio, Catholic Herald Staff

Rosary for the Bishop marks 15 years

MADISON — Fifteen years ago, Syte Reitz wouldn’t have expected that the prayer bouquet she was preparing for the late Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison would take on the life of its own that it did.

That year, the bishop had been facing many difficulties including the destruction of St. Raphael Cathedral by arson. Reitz thought the bishop could use some prayers and encouragement.

“All I did was start a prayer effort for Bishop Morlino by inviting 30 women from Madison Catholic Woman’s Club to sign up for a monthly prayer to cover the bishop every day of the month,” she said.

It had been her son, Tom, who’d been studying computer science at UW-Madison, who came up with the idea of building a website.

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Erin Kerns, For the Catholic Herald

Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation gives thanks in 2020

MADISON — As 2020 comes to a close, the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) has a lot to be grateful for.

As of October 30, the foundation has reached $55 million in assets under management and expects to finish out the year strong.

Over the past year, more than $225,000 has been distributed to support the programs and operations of parishes and schools.

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Kevin Wondrash, Catholic Herald Staff

Deacon Kumud Nayak to be ordained to the priesthood on December 7

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Deacon Kumud Nayak

MADISON — Deacon Kumud Chandra Nayak is set to complete his journey to the priesthood.

The transitional deacon, currently assigned to St. Olaf Parish in DeForest, is scheduled to be ordained on Monday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. in the oratory at Holy Name Heights in Madison.

Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will celebrate the Mass.

The Mass is not open to the public. Only those with tickets — personal guests of Deacon Nayak — will be admitted.

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Laura Green For the Catholic Herald

Bilingual fundraiser to support pandemic services at the Catholic Multicultural Center

MADISON — The Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) is still making a difference, one person at a time!

Throughout the pandemic, the CMC has continued to offer crucial services to help people meet their basic needs: food pantry with personal hygiene items, food pantry delivery, employment search assistance, low-cost immigration legal services, and Dane County’s only free community meal served every day of the week.

Though we cannot gather in-person this year, the CMC is continuing the tradition of its annual bilingual (English/Spanish) Radiothon fundraiser and community celebration with La Movida radio.

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Brent King Director of Communications, Diocese of Madison

Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ amid COVID-19; the Diocese of Madison nine months in

Coat of Arms

MADISON — This week marks nine months that we as the local Church have been struggling, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to continue to proclaim the Gospel and the good news of salvation, only made possible through Our Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection.

While so much of our daily life has been altered, the need for the Church and Our Lord’s graces through the sacraments made available through Her have only become more crucial. Even in a pandemic, we are still called to Go Make Disciples and grow in our holiness.

Specific to keeping the Sunday Mass obligation

As the number of cases, hospitalizations, and sadly, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 continue to increase, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison reminded us last week in one of his daily videos that those vulnerable or at risk, and those who work or live with those at risk, should “take advantage of the generous dispensations that are written into Canon Law.”

You are likely already dispensed from your Sunday obligation, if you are older, immuno-compromised, live or work with someone who is, or are subject to other COVID-related situations.

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Cathy Lins, Catholic Herald Correspondent

Parishes around the diocese to host Men of Christ event

MADISON — The Men of Christ-Madison and the St. Francis Xavier Parish Knights of Columbus Council #3924 are hosting an Advent Men’s Retreat on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 5.

The event has come together after the initial in-person Men of Christ-Madison event had to cancel.

Due to COVID-19, the format has been adjusted to a mixed design.

The speakers’ presentations are being recorded and extended out to participating parish sites.

Each participating parish will host a live event, following the recommended health guidelines for their area.

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