The Diocese of Madison joins Catholics around the world in giving thanks for the successful outcome of Pope Leo XIV’s surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. We also express our heartfelt concern for the Holy Father following the news of his lung cancer diagnosis and our gratitude for the skilled medical professionals who are caring for him.

The Reverend Father Richard “Dick” John Leffler entered eternity on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church (St. Pius of Pietrelcina Parish), 305 E. Walnut St., Dodgeville, on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation immediately prior beginning at 9:00 a.m.

The Reverend Father William “Bill” John Hower entered into eternity on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 87 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI.

The Diocese of Madison today announced the launch of Things Visible and Invisible, a new podcast hosted by Bishop Donald J. Hying. The series explores life, faith, current events, culture, and history, all in relation to Jesus Christ and his Church.

Holy Cross Parish invites all in the Diocese of Madison to a multimedia exhibit that will be visiting St. Bernard Church in Middleton from May 26 through June 2!