Do you assist a parish with a specific ministry? Are you a Director of Faith Formation, Pastoral Minister, Catechist, Communication Professional, or any of a wide variety of other ministry positions? Then this group is for you!

What was once 2 organizations (MDREO - Madison Diocese Religious Educators Organization, and MDPMA - Madison Diocesan Pastoral Ministries Association) are now one!

The newly forming Madison Diocesan Pastoral Ministries Association (MDPMA) is an inclusive new organization that supports and forms parish leaders to serve our Church in the Diocese of Madison. All involved with parish ministries are welcome!  

• President - Dcn. Jerome Buhman:[email protected]
• Vice President - Marcia Vangen: [email protected]
• Treasurer - Erik Gyr: [email protected]
• Secretary - Jason Johnson: [email protected]

Download the 2026-2027 MDPMA Brochure for more information.

We look forward to more opportunities to gather with all lay ecclesial ministers this year.

Upcoming Events: 

• November 10, 2026 - "Forgiving as a Way
  of Improving Well-Being" with Dr. Bob Enright
• December 10, 2026 - "Advent Day of Reflection" with Bishop Donald J. Hying
• February 16, 2027 - "Diocesan Plan for Parish Hispanic Ministry" with Lorianne Aubut
• March 18, 2027 - "Expand Care in Your Parish Without Adding to Workloads" with Melissa Kelley of Catholic Charities
• April 12, 2027 - "Best Practices Sharing Day"