The Diocese of Madison has announced the merger of a new parish — Divine Mercy Parish — as of May 3.
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Appointments 5-3-2025
Very Rev. Tait Schroeder, Vicar General, announces the following clergy appointments, effective Saturday, May 3, 2025, and announced the same day, based on the merger of St. Christopher Parish in Verona/Paoli and St. Maria Goretti Parish in Madison, to become Divine Mercy Parish, as decreed by Most Rev. Donald Hying, Bishop of Madison:
‘Jubilee for Teenagers’ celebrated at Camp Gray
Throughout life, there are few opportunities where one can go from climbing a rock wall to praying in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in a matter of minutes.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her trust in God’s merciful love still resonate with faithful
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison needed to make a difficult decision, so he turned to one of his favorite saints for help: St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Diocese prays for Pope Francis
On an otherwise warm and sunny day, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Madison was decorated in mournful black. Held five days after his death, more than 500 people prayed virtually and in-person at the church for the peaceful repose of Pope Francis.
Practicing law is more than a career
“We both decided in law school we wouldn’t do any divorce work; we never took the classes,” said Susanna Herro about her and her husband’s career in law.
Chrism Mass celebrated in diocese
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison celebrated the Chrism Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison, part of Divine Mercy Pastorate, the morning of Holy Thursday, April 17.
What it means to be ‘blessed’
I have a sign in my home that reads “Blessed”. I am sure I am not alone. Many of us have this word on a sign somewhere reminding us of how God has blessed us in our lives.
What Doubting Thomas can teach us about discipleship
In the Gospel of Mark, we hear that Jesus “went up the mountain and summoned those whom He wanted and they came to Him. He appointed 12 [whom He also named apostles] that they might be with Him and He might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons” (Mk 3:13-15).
Death of Pope Francis: What happens next
Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential business in the meantime.