Drop in income forces Madison diocese to cut costs
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison is cutting costs amid a controversy over its leadership.
The diocese announced this week that it will cut some employees' pay, reduce staff and close its Catholic Multicultural Center, which helps the needy.
The diocese says the recession and a drop in investment income are mostly responsible for the cuts.
But some church members say they are not giving to the diocese because they are unhappy with Bishop Robert Morlino. John Yrios of Cross Plains says he didn't donate to the diocese last year and he probably won't this year.
A diocese spokesman didn't respond directly to such comments but said a "great many" have given "generously."
May 30, 2009 at 7:51 a.m.
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It seems that the programs that are being cut are in Madison. Now these services don't seem to have ever been available here in Rock County, which leads me to believe that money from the local churches are supporting "Madison only" programs. Being a member of the Madison Diocese, I have always wondered why we never see much in the way of services targeted here. Now I know, too busy serving Madison....
May 30, 2009 at 6:51 a.m.
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I venture to say Bishop Morlino is the problem for decreased contributions. The biggest thing he brings to the table as Bishop is his lack of humility.
May 30, 2009 at 6:19 a.m.
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I hope the people who are withholding funds from the church are supporting secular programs instead. The people in need shouldn't have to suffer because of this.
May 29, 2009 at 7:05 p.m.
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Perhaps if they sold some of their riches they have stored away in Rome, they could afford to "serve" the masses.
May 29, 2009 at 3:45 p.m.
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Good point, Don. I guess we won't be hearing a defense from billnewbie and bibledude for their church.
Maybe the guy in the Vatican with the bejeweled bathrobe should hock a few his rings.
May 29, 2009 at 3:17 p.m.
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Maybe the church would have more money if it didn't have to pay for all these lawsuits on the sexual proclivities of their priests that they tried to cover up for so long.
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