On May 23, 2003, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Robert C. Morlino as the fourth Bishop of Madison, succeeding Bishop William H. Bullock.
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God is real
I recently read in the news that the newly-appointed head chaplain at Harvard University is an atheist. As the bastion of liberal, secular, American intellectualism, Harvard veered away from traditional Christian faith of any kind long ago, despite its historical roots as a religious institution founded to educate Protestant ministers.
Active summer in the Diocese of Madison
We can so easily focus on the bad news, all the things wrong in the world, the difficulties in our country and Church, and yet, so much good is happening right now.
Letter from Bishop Hying on Pope Francis’ apostolic letter
May you know the love and peace of the Lord! The center of our Catholic Faith is the Most Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our life in Christ. In the Mass, we hear God’s Word, share in the paschal sacrifice of the Son to the Father, and receive the Sacred Body of Christ. The Eucharist both forms and feeds the Church.
A 4th of July reflection
When Thomas Jefferson […]
Bishop Bullock encouraged evaluation of diocesan buildings and programs
In keeping with Bishop William H. Bullock’s goal to evaluate efficient use of buildings, programs, and agencies, the Diocese of Madison hired Meitler Consultants, Inc., a Milwaukee firm, to study all diocesan offices and Holy Name Seminary in Madison.
Adults Confirmed on Pentecost Sunday
MADISON — “To be confirmed is not simply a ceremony,” said Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison said to the 26 adults who were confirmed this past Pentecost Sunday, May 23.
Bishop George O. Wirz became the second auxiliary bishop of the diocese
With an enduring love for the priesthood, Bishop George O. Wirz became the second Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Madison in 1978.
Bishop Hying’s statement on Archbishop Cordileone’s Pastoral Letter
As a young priest, I encountered many people, men and women both, who were profoundly wounded by abortion.
Bishop O’Donnell established the diocesan Apostolate to the Handicapped
Bishop Cletus F. O’Donnell established the Diocese of Madison’s Apostolate to the Handicapped on October 31, 1967, modeled after a similar program in Chicago.