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Welcome to the Cathedral Parish
Why "Isthmus Catholic"?

This is the website of the Cathedral Parish in Madison, Wisconsin.

We use “isthmus catholic” in our address because Madison is the only American city built on an isthmus (...which is, as we all remember from fifth grade, a neck of land between two bodies of water...like Panama).

Madison was founded on a little neck of land between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Today the isthmus is just "downtown Madison" – a small but endlessly entertaining part of the whole city, and home of the Cathedral Parish.

The isthmus was long served by three historic parishes, all located within three blocks of the Capitol Square: St. Raphael Cathedral, Holy Redeemer and St. Patrick.

On July 1, 2008, those three parishes were merged into a single community, which we fondly call “the Cathedral Parish.”

The emphasis is on “parish” because we're sort of "between cathedral buildings" at the moment.

In March 2005, historic St. Raphael Cathedral was destroyed by arson. On June 10, 2007, Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison announced his intention to build a new and larger Cathedral of St. Raphael on the site of the original building. Until that project is completed, the Cathedral Parish will continue to use the facilities of Holy Redeemer and St. Patrick.

Thanks for visiting our website. If this is your first introduction to our parish, we hope that we will see you in person soon.

---Msgr. Kevin Holmes

 
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Congratulations!  Brett Stewart and Heather Isaak were married at St. Patrick Church on July 5th.
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Jul 8, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Catholicism 101

Catholicism 101 is a three-week introduction to the Catholic Faith. All interested persons are welcome, but the series is intended especially for (1) those with little previous experience of Christianity and/or the Catholic Church who are seeking a basic introduction, (2) parents with a child to be baptized, and (3) couples preparing to be married in the Church. Participants are introduced to the “big picture”: the history of God’s Revelation, the person and mission of Jesus Christ, the origin and nature of the Catholic Church, and the importance of the Sacraments in Catholic life.
Jul 8, 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
'Made For Joy!' Scripture Study

Each Tuesday evening session will begin with Evening Prayer together at 7:00 PM, then we will split into small groups for study and discussion, ending with time for fellowship at 8:30 PM. These Scripture studies are open to anyone in their 20s and 30s. If you are interested in participating or facilitating a small group, email Monica at monica.freng@gmail.com.
Jul 13, 2008
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM
Parish Brunch

Every 2nd Sunday of the month after the 11:00am Mass at St. Patrick's! Join other members from the isthmus parishes for food, fun, and fellowship in the St. Patrick recreational hall located downstairs. We hope to see you there!