Annual Catholic Appeal

Diocese of Madison

A Reflection from Bishop Hying

Fresh from His baptism in the Jordan, Jesus goes through Galilee, boldly proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is at hand! Christ ushers in this heavenly reign, in the fullness of salvation, mercy, peace, and justice which God desires for every person. The mission of the Church is to boldly and lovingly preach Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of our deepest hopes, desires, and needs. The goal of our diocesan Go Make Disciples initiative is to live out the Great Commission: to proclaim the Gospel to every creature and make disciples of all nations.

Your continued, sacrificial support of our Annual Catholic Appeal demonstrates that the Kingdom of God has taken root in your heart and that you desire to share the Good News of Jesus with everyone in our diocese. From small beginnings in the Upper Room on Pentecost, the Church remains faithful to the fundamental evangelizing task of leading souls to Jesus Christ—to His merciful salvation, transforming truth and transcendent goodness. Your gift to ACA is putting treasure in Jesus’ pocket, so that He can continue to walk the byways of our diocese, now through the Church, joyfully calling out, “The Kingdom of God is at hand!”
                                                                                            -Bishop Hying