On the campus of Christ the King Church in McFarland, part of Stella Maris Pastorate, master iconographer Drazen Dupor will lead an iconography workshop in February.
Catholic schools: Building a brighter future
Once a month during this Jubilee Year, I will reflect in this column on some part of the Church’s mission which offers hope to the world. When we are intent on living out the teachings of Christ, God uses our efforts to bring salvation and hope to others, especially those who live in situations without love, peace, purpose, or the necessary means to achieve a dignified existence.
Cathedral bells blessed
The bells of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Madison will soon be ringing again. Five bells were blessed and rechristened by Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison on January 5, for the future diocesan cathedral, and although it was bitterly cold, a small contingent of parishioners braved the day’s high of 16 degrees Fahrenheit to witness the special dedication.
Messiah, the Messiah, and the message
I am currently reading a fascinating book, Every Valley: The Desperate Lives and Troubled Times that made Handel’s Messiah by Charles King, which narrates both the complex history and the enduring legacy of one of the most popular musical masterpieces.
Sisters of Charity active throughout diocese
Last month, on a recruiting tour that covered five dioceses in 14 days, two Sisters from the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church (SCMC) visited the Diocese of Madison.
Finding peace through Christ
One of my favorite prayers is this from St. Francis de Sales: “Be at peace. Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.”
‘If you love God, you’re going to evangelize’
“No matter where you go, the most important thing that you need to do is to love God,” said Will Walton, a young adult who lives near Verona and works as a technical solutions engineer at Epic Systems close by.
Family organizes efforts to benefit Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina
“I had this burning in my gut,” said Brianna Krejchik after she watched news outlets and social media document the devastation Hurricane Helene inflicted across the southeastern United States in late September.
A New Year’s resolution to change the world through spiritual multiplication
As we begin this Jubilee Year, we proclaim that Jesus is indeed our hope as we commemorate the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of Our Lord.
Pastoral letter for the Jubilee Year 2025
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Feast of the Holy Family, in union with the Holy Father, the bishops and the entire universal Church, we enter into the Jubilee Year of 2025!