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madisondiocese.org is the official website of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison, a Catholic diocese serving Southern Wisconsin. It functions as both an information hub and a directory of ministries, offices, and services for Catholics in the region. Use it if you want to find a parish or school, follow diocesan news and events, access daily Mass readings, or connect with formation programs and outreach ministries.
Who the site is for
The site serves anyone connected to or curious about the Catholic community in Southern Wisconsin, including:
- Catholics looking for a parish, Mass times, or a school
- Adults interested in becoming Catholic (OCIA) or deepening their faith
- Parents seeking catechesis, camps, or school information
- People needing marriage preparation, annulment, or divorce support resources
- Those seeking mental health, disability, or end-of-life support
- Anyone wanting diocesan news, statements, or event listings
The diocese describes its territory as stretching from the Mississippi and Wisconsin river confluence in the Driftless Area to the glacial plains, bluffs, and lakes around the state capital region, covering a mix of rural communities and cities.
What you can find on the site
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| About Our Diocese | Diocese background, the bishop, Cathedral of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, vocations, careers |
| News & Events | Announcements, press releases, statements, upcoming events, latest headlines |
| Daily Mass Readings | Today's Mass readings |
| Catholic Life | Becoming Catholic (OCIA), young adult formation and retreats, adult faith programs |
| Children & Teens | Family catechesis, Camp Gray, Catholic schools, youth events |
| Marriage & Family | Marriage preparation, Natural Family Planning, marriage enrichment, annulment and tribunal |
| Human Life & Dignity | Respect Life, disability apostolate, deaf ministry, mental health ministry |
| Cemeteries | Catholic cemetery locations, preplanning, memorial gifts, special care fund |
| Directory | Locations, interactive map, churches, Catholic schools |
How to use it
- Start from the main navigation if you know what you need — for example, "Catholic Life" for formation or "Marriage & Family" for preparation resources.
- Use the Directory or interactive map to locate a church or Catholic school near you.
- Check "Upcoming Events" and "Today's Mass Readings" on the homepage for time-sensitive content.
- Follow the News section for official announcements, press releases, and statements from the diocese.
Expected result: you either reach the specific office, program, or location page you need, or you find contact information for diocesan staff who can help directly.
Common points to keep in mind
- The site is a diocesan-level resource, not a single parish site. For local Mass times and sacramental schedules, you will usually need the individual parish's own page or contact.
- Some programs (marriage preparation retreats, camps, cemetery services) involve registration forms or payments handled through their own pages — check the specific program page for details rather than assuming terms.
- Content is published in English.
If your goal is simply to confirm what the site is: it is the official online presence of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison, covering Southern Wisconsin, and it exists to share diocesan news, faith formation, ministries, schools, and community resources.