Diocese of Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

The Diocese of Madison serves the Catholic Christian community throughout south-central Wisconsin, with its cathedral located in Madison, the state capital. As part of the Roman Catholic Church, the diocese provides spiritual leadership, sacramental services, and pastoral care to its parishes and members. Visitors to Catholic churches in the diocese can expect traditional liturgical worship, including the Mass, which forms the center of Catholic spiritual life. The diocese oversees numerous parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout the region. Catholic Christianity emphasizes the sacraments, apostolic tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. Those visiting a parish within the Diocese of Madison will find opportunities for worship, religious education, confession, and community involvement. The diocese works to serve the spiritual needs of Catholics and to engage with the broader Madison community through various outreach and social service programs.

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

608-821-3000

Pastor

Timothy Michael Dolan

Email

communication@madisondiocese.org

Services

Other

Sun6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM

Last updated August 2026

Map showing location of Diocese of Madison

1,000-5,000

estimated members

This is likely one of 35 Catholic congregations in Dane County, WI. Catholic accounts for 40% of the county's 389 congregations.

This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.

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