On August 27, 2025, the Waupaca County District Attorney filed the criminal complaint against Fr. Andrew Showers.
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Fr. Joe Baker installed as pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish
As Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison looked among those in attendance at Mass and delivered his homily, he said, “This is a strong parish within the diocese. You are a dynamo.”
Where there’s faith, there’s fire
Throughout the Bible, fire is a physical expression of God’s presence and power.
Bishop to celebrate Jubilee Masses in September and October
The faithful are encouraged to join Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison for Mass at each of the six Jubilee pilgrimage sites throughout the Diocese of Madison in September and October as part of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee celebration.
Answering the call to mission
For the past two summers, I’ve had the opportunity to serve multiple parishes throughout the Diocese of Madison as a missionary for Totus Tuus, a youth catechetical program that seeks to guide children to Christ through Our Blessed Mother.
High school artist awarded at county, state fairs
For Grace Marshall, this summer marks the second in a row where she’s earned awards for her Catholic art not only at the Dane County Fair, but also in West Allis, at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Schools, youth efforts seek to drive pastorate toward unity
When Msgr. Donn Heiar visits the two Catholic schools in St. Teresa of Calcutta Pastorate, his interactions with students showcase what is hoped to be accomplished through Into the Deep.
Metanoia Retreats for teachers: A time to focus on transformation of minds and hearts
Along with a diocesan-wide strategic planning and restructuring, we in the Diocese of Madison have taken much time and effort to refocus our work in parishes and schools on the Great Commission: “Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19)
Priest Appointments
Very Rev. Tait Schroeder, Vicar General, announces the following clergy appointments, effective Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Another summer wraps up at Camp Gray
With only one more weekend of camp, Camp Gray in Reedsburg is wrapping up another successful summer of faith and fun.
“Once again, it’s our biggest summer ever, two summers in a row,” said Tim Chaptman, executive director of the diocesan summer camp.