Madison, Wisconsin
Charity seeks funds for crypt in memory of bishop
The diocese of Madison is seeking to raise funds for a cathedral crypt in memory of Bishop Robert Morlino, who died last month. The diocese has been without a cathedral since 2005, when it was destroyed by arson. The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation, a charity that supports the diocese, has invited mourners to donate to a memorial fund for a crypt and chapel to go in a future cathedral building. The crypt would house Bishop Morlino’s tomb, along with those of past and future bishops. Bishop Morlino (pictured), who died aged 71, led the diocese from 2003. A Requiem Mass was held at St Maria Goretti church on Tuesday.