Last month, I attended a symposium on palliative care and assisted suicide, sponsored by the Canadian bishops, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Tag: Bishop Donald J. Hying
The life of St. Joan of Arc
The Church celebrates the optional memorial of St. Joan of Arc on May 30, the day in 1431 when she was burned at the stake in Rouen, France, as a heretic and a witch.
The youth are present in the Church
One of my favorite bishop activities is the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Three ordained to the transitional diaconate
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison ordained Deacon Brad Grobbel, Deacon David Jaramillo, and Deacon Ryan Ruhle as transitional deacons on May 10 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona.
Receiving His love
The more I study and meditate on the Scriptures, the more I am convinced that the 14th and 15th chapters of John’s Gospel are the interpretative key to properly understanding the entire New Testament.
Dignitas Infinita: Human dignity
On April 2, 2024, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued Dignitas Infinita.
Journey through the spiritual wonders of Italy
For 12 days, I was blessed to journey with 83 pilgrims through the spiritual wonders of Italy!
Modern writing with ancient truths
One of my favorite contemporary authors is Michael O’Brien, a Canadian and a Catholic, who has written numerous intriguing novels with compelling spiritual themes.
Appreciating our faith experiences
If the risen Lord remained on Earth for 40 days after Easter before ascending to Heaven, where was He the rest of the time and what was He doing when He was not appearing to His followers?
Cathedral Q&A with Bishop Hying
Read the Bishop’s Q&A about the cathedral project.