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Vatican approves new cathedral for Diocese of Madison
After nearly 20 years without a cathedral, the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, announced on Wednesday that the Holy See approved... Read more
Diocese responds after Wisconsin priest urges Catholics to vote against pro-abortion candidate
The Diocese of Madison clarified late last week that the Church does not endorse nor oppose specific political candidates. Read more
Madison decries harsh mischaracterization of COVID-19 vaccine clinic decision
The Diocese of Madison says media, especially Fr. James Martin SJ have misrepresented its decision to not host onsite COVID-19... Read more
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Madison bishop prays for pro-abortion Catholic politicians
A second U.S. bishop last week publicly supported the Archbishop of San Francisco’s challenge to Catholic politicians who are pro-abortion. Read more
Politics divides, but Christ unites: Madison bishop confronts Catholic 'acrimony'
The polarization of American politics means that Catholics must be a force for unity rather than “divisively tribal,” and clergy... Read more
'The rug was pulled from under us': Catholics fight Wisconsin county ban on in-person school
Twice a week for three months, the administration of St. Ambrose Academy in Wisconsin met with Dane County public health... Read more
Madison Catholic bishop blasts county for last minute schools order
Bishop Donald Hying has expressed his "extraordinary disappointment" and a Dane County, Wis., order that all schools begin the year online-only. Read more
Madison changes church reopening rules after Catholic bishop threatens lawsuit
Houses of worship in Dane County, Wisconsin, will be permitted to operate at 25% capacity, it was announced Friday, after... Read more
Madison Bishop Hying says he will 'stand on principle' in reopening lawsuit
The Bishop of Madison says a lawsuit against Dane County and the city of Madison may be needed to ensure... Read more
Madison diocese says it will sue over religious restrictions
Attorneys representing the Diocese of Madison sent a letter to Dane County and City of Madison officials on Wednesday, June... Read more
Cistercian nuns seek help to build new monastery in Wisconsin
Valley of Our Lady Monastery, a community of Cistercian nuns in Wisconsin, is raising funds for a new monastery complex... Read more
Bishop Donald J. Hying appointed to lead Madison diocese
Pope Francis Thursday appointed Donald J. Hying the next bishop of Madison following the death of Bishop Robert C. Morlino... Read more
Bishop Morlino: don't let funeral controversy overshadow Christ's love
For Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, misconceptions and negativity are dominating the reaction to his diocese’s private message to priests... Read more
