The practice of our Catholic faith finds its summary in the two-fold commandment given to us by Jesus: Love God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind; and love our neighbor as ourselves.
‘Magnificat Household’ for young women
Last year, the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary opened their home in Madison to single women. On August 15, the Feast of the Assumption, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison celebrated Mass and blessed the initiative on the Schoenstatt Heights property, located on Madison’s east side.
Catholic Charities: A sign of God’s presence
Each month in this Jubilee Year, I am dedicating a column to an organization or ministry in our diocese which gives hope and inspiration to our people.
Ongoing sainthood cause for Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP
The remarkable life of a man who was central to the establishment of the Catholic Church in the tri-state area (Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois) provides a witness and example for each of us to imitate.
CDMF sees cause for hope in Jubilee Year
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation staff have been reflecting on the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope and on the many things that give us cause for hope this year.
New parish mergers
The Diocese of Madison has announced the mergers of two new parishes — Holy Cross Parish and Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish — effective February 1.
Using our words for positive purposes
Ponder with me the wonder of words and language. Through the gift of speech, we can verbally articulate and share with others the thoughts in our minds and the feelings in our hearts.
Catholic Schools Week volleyball game students versus staff in Beloit
For Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated this year during the last full week of January, there was “a buzz” among students at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School in Beloit, part of Queen of Martyrs Pastorate.
Students enjoy ‘Bingo with the Bishop’
Students at St. Luke School in Plain kicked off Catholic Schools Week with ‘Bingo with the Bishop.’ The afternoon began with Bishop Donald J. Hying celebrating Mass at 12:30 p.m. During his homily, Bishop Hying spoke about the beauty of St. Luke’s church, which was built by the ancestors of some of the school students.
Hope and help for the spiritual battle
Even a cursory read of the Gospels illuminates the struggle between Jesus Christ and Satan from the very beginning of the Lord’s advent into human history. Even as a newborn child, Jesus is perceived as a threat by King Herod who seeks to destroy Him. Immediately after His Baptism, Jesus experiences the temptations of the devil in the wilderness.