Frassati Fest is a yearly event for high school students in the Diocese of Madison and includes Adoration, Confession, keynote talks, Mass with the bishop, and time at the waterpark.
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‘God is not limited by geographical boundaries’
After residing in the Diocese of Madison for well more than a decade, Fr. Tafadzwa Kushamba said, “I can call Madison my home now.”
A faith-filled learning environment — IHM School helps students with special needs
“The joke used to be that IHM was the best kept secret in Monona, [but] I don’t want it to be a secret,” said Callie Meiller, principal of Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) School in Monona.
Cathedral importance and update shared in press conference
On January 24, Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison hosted a press conference at St. Bernard Church in Madison to officially make public the Holy See’s approval of the church’s elevation to cathedral status.
School children show support to young boy in hospital
When the city of Madison received more than a foot of snow this January, the hospital room of 17-month-old Denzel Barnes, Jr., or more affectionately known as “DJ,” was “delivered so many snowflakes; they delivered us a blizzard,” said DJ’s mother.
Longevity of tenure, culture evident in Waunakee
At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, St. John the Baptist School had a particular reason to celebrate: Returning teachers and staff. Because of longstanding staff tenure and connection to its community, the school is an example of outstanding Catholic culture.
‘Setting the tone’ at Our Lady of the Assumption School
For Catholic Schools Week this year, OLA wants to “set the tone for the week,” said Principal Trevor Seivert. Seivert highlighted the fact that, “It is cool to know God. It’s cool to know Jesus, it’s cool to go to Mass on Sunday, and it’s cool to pray to the saints.”
Couple welcomes first baby of 2024
Lianna and Luke Kersting of Oregon, parishioners of St. Mary Parish in Pine Bluff, met their third child just minutes after 12 midnight on January 1.
99th annual Capitol Christmas Pageant brightens the rotunda
Hundreds from the Madison area flocked to the State Capitol building in Madison on the evening of December 3 to see the 99th annual Capitol Christmas Pageant.
Schools in Pastorate 2 come together
Earlier this year, seven parishes came together to form Pastorate 2 — St. Patrick Parish in Benton, St. Rose of Lima Parish in Cuba City, Holy Ghost Parish in Dickeyville, St. Francis de Sales Parish in Hazel Green, Immaculate Conception Parish in Kieler, St. Mary Parish in Platteville, and St. Joseph Parish in Sinsinawa.