On April 25, 2019, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Donald J. Hying as the Fifth Bishop of Madison to succeed the late Bishop Robert C. Morlino.
Category: Diocese of Madison’s 75th anniversary
Diocese of Madison’s 75th anniversary (1946-2021)
Bishop Morlino’s legacies
The Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center (former Holy Name Seminary) in Madison was repurposed into a multi-family housing project while retaining the center for diocesan offices.
Diocese launched Priests for Our Future, encouraged building of new student center, church
From the time he became Bishop of Madison in 2003, Bishop Robert C. Morlino made the fostering of vocations to the priesthood his number one priority.
Bishop Morlino faced societal issues and economic downturn
During his time as leader of the Diocese of Madison, Bishop Robert C. Morlino faced a number of societal issues as well as a severe economic downturn.
Msgr. Paul J. Swain named Bishop of Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D., in 2006
On August 31, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Msgr. Paul J. Swain as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D.
Tragic fire destroys 150-year-old St. Raphael Cathedral in 2005
The cornerstone of St. Raphael Church in Madison was laid in 1854. It was later to become the cathedral church of the newly erected Diocese of Madison in 1946.
Bishop Robert C. Morlino is appointed fourth Bishop of Madison in 2003
On May 23, 2003, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Robert C. Morlino as the fourth Bishop of Madison, succeeding Bishop William H. Bullock.
Bishop Bullock initiated a variety of policies and programs
Throughout his time as Bishop of Madison, Bishop William H. Bullock initiated a variety of policies and programs. Many of these still exist today.
Bishop Bullock accomplished much in 10 years as Bishop of Madison
Bishop William H. Bullock accomplished much in his 10 years as Bishop of Madison. Bishop Bullock had a three-fold agenda as Bishop of Madison: To encourage the spirituality of people and priests; to evaluate ways to efficiently use buildings, programs, and agencies; and to build a vision for the diocese together. Following are some ways he fulfilled that agenda.
Diocese of Madison joins in celebration of universal Church’s Jubilee Year in 2000
Pope John Paul II declared that the Catholic Church would celebrate a Holy Year or Jubilee Year from Christmas Eve, December 24, 1999, to the Epiphany, January 6, 2001.