Approximately 11 years ago, Drs. Michael Kloess and Anne Volk-Johnson had a dream of practicing family medicine on their own terms.
That meant making the best decisions for their patients, without input from insurance company representatives, or oversight from hospital or clinic administrators; and it meant being able to incorporate the Church’s teachings on Corporal Works of Mercy and the sanctity of human life.
Of the 197 dioceses in the United States, only a small portion of them can claim that they serve the youth of the Church through the unique ministry of outdoor Catholic camping.
Msgr. James Bartylla, diocesan administrator, celebrated a Dedication Mass for Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish at St. Michael Church in Dane on March 17.
“It’s been a wonderful journey and I’m very excited,” said catechumen Brandi Jo Peña from St. William Parish in Janesville, with her husband and sponsor, Steven, at her side.
On the First Sunday of Lent, in all three liturgical years of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we’re confronted with the account of Our Lord’s temptation in the desert by the devil.
This is a beautiful text, because in a way the history of the world was played out in a quiet desert, away from the busy cities, between God-made-man and the fallen angel.
As the Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Madison, I announce the following priest appointments, effective Monday, March 4, 2019, and announced at the weekend Masses of Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and February 24, 2019:
• Rev. Fr. Kevin Dooley …
• Rev. Fr. Paulraj Sellam Jacob …
“It is in the Light of Faith that we are spiritually nourished, purified, sanctified, called to our vocation, and given the grace to share the light given to us at our baptism, through the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.”
More than just “Jesus and water slides,” the 2019 Frassati Fest gave teens in the Diocese of Madison a chance to be “known” by God and those faithful around them.
St. Ann Parish in Stoughton is turning 150 years old!
In the winter of 1854, Fr. Etschmann (from St. Raphael Parish in Madison) said the first Mass at a private home in Stoughton. The journey to and from Stoughton to conduct services was by handcar.
Why do I continue to give to the Annual Catholic Appeal in the Diocese of Madison?
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Here are just some of the reasons.
• Our priests — All Catholics in the Diocese of Madison have priests who celebrate Mass, preside at sacraments, and provide counseling to parishioners and those in hospitals and nursing homes. These priests received their education before ordination as seminarians through the support of the diocese. And even after ordination, our priests receive continuing education through our diocese.
• Our schools and religious education programs — Many parents in the Diocese of Madison like me have children who attended or are attending Catholic schools or religious education programs. These children have principals, teachers, and catechists who received training and support through our diocesan offices.
• Camp Gray — My children attended Camp Gray for summer camp and for Confirmation retreats. The camp receives support from the ACA.
• Marriage and family programs — My husband and I participated in a Marriage Encounter weekend, and for many years we’ve been a FOCCUS Marriage Preparation couple. Training and support for these programs are offered through the ACA.
The theme of this year’s ACA is “In the Light of Faith.” It emphasizes how we all get to know, love, and serve God better through our diocesan services.
This year’s goal is $3.5 million. Here is how the goal is divided into various areas:
