In 2017, St. Mary Parish in Platteville celebrated its 175th anniversary. That was when parishioner Diane Drefcinski, began writing the history of the parish.
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Embracing history and culture
As we enter into a new year of grace, I urge everyone to consciously build up a Catholic culture around you, and watch what the Lord will do!
A number of Catholic high school programs over the years in the Diocese of Madison
There have been a number of Catholic high school programs in the Diocese of Madison area in the past.
Catholic elementary schools have been important throughout Diocese of Madison’s history
The Diocese of Madison’s founding bishop, Bishop William P. O’Connor, was a strong supporter of Catholic schools, and his successors have continued to emphasize the importance of Catholic schools.
Let us thank God even during hard times
In Luke 17:11-19 Jesus cures 10 lepers of the horrible disease of leprosy; however, only one leper, a Samaritan, thanked him.
The history of hospice and palliative care
On October 9, we celebrated World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. This day is a unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world. The 2021 theme is “Leave No One Behind — equity in access to palliative care.”
Fennimore parish celebrates 25 years of Perpetual Adoration
FENNIMORE — Queen of All Saints Parish in Fennimore will celebrate its 25th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration on Sunday, Aug. 15.
Former seminary is renovated for use as diocesan pastoral center
After the Diocese of Madison closed Holy Name Seminary in Madison in 1995, a year of transition in 1996 was spent studying plans for use of the renamed Holy Name Catholic Center.
Contemplating eternity
One of my favorite newly-discovered places in our diocese is Natural Bridge State Park in Sauk County. I often take visitors there because of the beautiful drive, the opportunity to take a short hike in the woods, and to explore the wonder of the natural bridge carved from centuries of wind and rain.
Bishop Bullock encouraged diocese to broaden vocation efforts
With the closing of Holy Name Seminary in 1995, Bishop William H. Bullock encouraged the Diocese of Madison to broaden its vocation efforts.