To open the 2025 Holy Year within his diocese, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison celebrated Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona, part of Stella Maris Pastorate, on December 29.
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Año Jubilar de la Esperanza: Una inspiración para los jóvenes
En cada uno de los últimos años jubilares de la Iglesia católica, los cuales se celebran cada 25 años, han ocurrido acontecimientos significativos que han exaltado la belleza y la verdad de nuestra fe. Por ejemplo, [el Vaticano] ha canonizado nuevos santos o ha animado a la feligresía a la misión evangelizadora del Evangelio.
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.
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.”
The meaning of Christmas
Both in its theological depth and poetic prose, Preface I of Advent expresses beautifully the meaning of Christmas.
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!
Advent, Christmas, and the journey
As the wonder of Christmas fast approaches, the Fourth Sunday of Advent presents us with the Gospel scene of the Visitation — Mary immediately making haste to share the joyful news of the Incarnation of God in her womb with her beloved cousin Elizabeth who herself is pregnant with John the Baptist.
Carta pastoral para el Año Jubilar de 2025
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, el domingo 29 de diciembre de 2024, Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia, en unión con el Santo Padre, los Obispos y toda la Iglesia universal, entramos en el Año Jubilar de 2025