With 1.2 million Catholics in Wisconsin, Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee told hundreds of them gathered in the State Capitol in Madison, “We are definitely a player in the state of Wisconsin, there is no doubt about it.”
Tag: 2019
Pioneer Catholic presents ‘An Evening with Mike Ditka’
Coach Mike Ditka will be returning to Platteville when the Pioneer Catholic at St. Augustine University Parish presents “An Evening with Mike Ditka” on Saturday, June 1, in Ullsvik Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Blessed Margaret Celebration and outreach
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Portage recently hosted a Blessed Margaret Celebration. The celebration began with a Saturday afternoon Mass, followed by a shared meal.
Climate change threatens U.S. national security
To the editor:
Representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency participate in preparing an annual report entitled Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community.
Sr. Kathleen Loughrin, OP, dies
Sr. Kathleen Loughrin, OP, died April 29, 2019, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Janetta.
Bishop Donald J. Hying introduced as diocese’s fifth bishop
“I’m very enthused, excited, and grateful to be here,” said Bishop-designate Donald J. Hying of Madison.
With many relatives in the Diocese of Madison and a lot of time spent here over the years, he added, “I feel very much at home here,” saying “I have great memories of southwest Wisconsin. The beauty of the faith here, the beauty of the land here.”
St. Thérèse Lecture Series features Melissa Ohden
The Diocese of Madison welcomes Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor and pro-life speaker, on Thursday, May 16, at Holy Name Heights at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Madison Diocesan Choir spring concert
Under the direction of Dr. Patrick Gorman, the Madison Diocesan Choir will celebrate Fifty Days of Easter with alleluias, Scripture readings, and congregational hymns, in a free spring concert entitled He is risen indeed! on Friday evening, May 17, at Holy Name Heights.
Mensaje de parte del Monseñor Jim Bartylla, administrador diocesano de la Diócesis de Madison
Queridos Feligreses de la Diócesis de Madison:
Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum — ¡Les tengo noticias de gran alegría! Es con honor y con un gran placer que yo, el actual Administrador Diocesano de la Diócesis de Madison, anuncio que Su Santidad, Papa Francisco, ha nombrado al Reverendísimo Donald J. Hying, el Quinto Obispo de Madison.
Annual White Mass held May 19 at St. Maria Goretti Church
The annual White Mass for those who work in health care will be held on Sunday, May 19 [2019], at 11 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church 5313 Flad Ave.