Madison Catholic Herald

06/10/2025

Tradition Continues. A New Story Begins.

For decades, the Madison Catholic Herald has been your trusted source of local Catholic news and stories of faith. This October, we’re entering an exciting new chapter – with more ways than ever to stay connected to Christ and the life of the Church in the Diocese of Madison.

👉 Stay tuned for what’s new!

01/10/2025

Read about some big changes coming to the Catholic Herald.

29/09/2025

Statement on behalf of the Diocese of Madison on Grand Blanc Church Shooting

MADISON – It is grievous to find ourselves once again condemning another act of horrific violence against families peacefully gathered in worship. I ask the faithful of the Diocese of Madison and all people of good will to pray for those affected by Sunday’s attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township in Michigan. May the Lord bring healing to the injured and comfort to the families who mourn the tragic loss of a loved one. In addition to fervent prayers for peace in our country, we must also commit to building a culture of peace where the profound sacredness of all life is respected. Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, pray for us, our nation, and our world.

+Donald J. Hying
Bishop of Madison

17/09/2025

Read Bishop Hying's column in this week's Catholic Herald at the link below. The bishop discusses recent deadly shooting events in our country and why we need to choose love and build a Culture of Life.

Our nation continues to reel from the recent deadly shootings of Catholic school children at Mass in Minnesota and the murder of Charlie Kirk last week.

07/09/2025

St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us.

The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God's plan, Pope Leo XIV said, proclaiming two new saints -- two young laymen of the 20th and 21st centuries.

07/08/2025

Would you or someone you know like to join the Catholic Herald team? We have two full-time job openings available for a writer/content specialist and a communications assistant. See more at the links in the comments below!

04/07/2025

Happy Independence Day! Today, let us give thanks and pray for our country, that we may truly be a nation where the rights of all are upheld, where religion and devotion are free to flourish, and where human dignity is protected.

"Father of all nations and ages, We recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen." (the Collect for Independence Day, from the Roman Missal)

Have a safe, happy, and restful holiday!

02/07/2025

Bishop Donald J. Hying joins the bishops of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Catholic Conference in decrying the failure of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect the most vulnerable. Today’s Wisconsin State Supreme Court decision is a travesty of justice, a contortion of legal logic, and a tragic defeat for the dignity of human life in the womb.

The Catholic Church will not cease in its efforts to ensure that every human life is protected and respected. The intrinsic value and dignity of a human person can never be taken away, even by a court decision that defies logic. We must continue to defend life.

Read the press release from the Wisconsin Catholic Conference athttps://www.wisconsincatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WCC-Decries-SCOWIS-Ruling-that-Legislature-Repealed-Abortion-Ban.pdf

13/06/2025

March for Life Wisconsin has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 26. This is due to the recently organized, national mass demonstrations this Saturday, June 14, which are expected to draw thousands marching up to and around the State Capitol. Streets around the Capitol will also be closed which will make movement very difficult. In the interest of ensuring the safety of attendees, including families with children, this joyful and peaceful march to protect every human life has been rescheduled to 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, on the State St.steps at the State Capitol in Madison.
For future updates, visit MarchforLifeWisconsin.org

12/06/2025

Sad news, this morning --

It is our sad duty to inform you of the death of Rev. Fr. D. Stephen Smith. Fr. Smith died yesterday, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg at the age of 79.

His funeral arrangements are pending and we will share them when they are finalized.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

20/05/2025

Congratulations, Bishop Hying!

Today, May 20, is the 36th anniversary of Bishop Hying's ordination to the priesthood! Please join us in praying for our bishop and giving thanks to God for his vocation to the priesthood. Thank you for your service to the Church, Bishop Hying!

17/05/2025

Congratulations to Transitional Deacons Barry Meinholz, Luis Reyes, Mark Wagner, and Casey Cooney, who were ordained by Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona on May 16. You can read more about the ordinations in the May 22 issue of the Catholic Herald. (Catholic Herald photo/Kevin Wondrash)