Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison celebrated the Chrism Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison, part of Divine Mercy Pastorate, the morning of Holy Thursday, April 17.
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Bishop Hying ordains two men to the priesthood
Hundreds came to witness Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison ordain two men to the priesthood on the warm evening of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Friday, June 7, at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison.
Theresa Klinkhammer to be a consecrated virgin
On Friday, Dec. 22, Theresa Klinkhammer will be consecrated to virginity by Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison.
Diocese of Madison Chrism Mass to take place on April 12
The annual celebration of Chrism Mass is to take place on Tuesday of Holy Week in the Diocese of Madison.
We did it! Diocese puts it all together
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The windows at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison sparkled, the church was immaculate, and smiling faces at the entrance greeted people who came for Evening Prayer to begin the installation events for Bishop Donald J. Hying on June 24.
Parishioners and staff at St. Maria Goretti Church had pitched in to get their church ready for the installation of Madison’s new bishop. Fr. Scott Emerson, parochial administrator of St. Maria Goretti, was justifiably proud.
The St. Maria Goretti crew were part of many people who worked behind the scenes to prepare for the installation. It was wonderful to see how people throughout the diocese joined together to welcome our new bishop.
Chrism Mass celebrated in Madison
“Tonight, we celebrate the Mass of Chrism, in which the oils are blessed and consecrated …” said Auxiliary Bishop James T. Schuerman of Milwaukee.
Bishop ordains three priests
In his homily, Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison welcomed three new priests — Frs. Peter Lee, Drew Olson, and Grant Thies — to what he called a “beautiful life.”
Diocese celebrates 50th anniversary of Humanae vitae
MADISON — The Diocese of Madison is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae vitae (Of Human Life) written by Blessed Paul VI, with a special event on Saturday, July 21, featuring guest speaker Dr. Janet E. Smith, one of the world’s leading experts on Humanae vitae and related topics.
Bishop celebrates Chrism Mass; calls on priests to preach to the ‘spiritually poor’
“Go forth, the Mass is ended.”
As Transitional Deacon Grant Thies proclaimed those words at the end of the Chrism Mass on March 27 at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison, he meant more than just a dismissal.
Bishop ordains three new priests
Bishop Robert C. Morlino called the evening “something truly unforgettable.”
Three men — Fr. Jared Holzhuter, Fr. Andrew Showers, and Fr. Luke Syse — were ordained as priests in the Diocese of Madison on June 30.
