Bishop Robert Morlino of Diocese of Madison dies at age 71

Amanda Quintana by Amanda Quintana

Bishop Robert Morlino, 71, of the Diocese of Madison died Saturday night following a “cardiac event” earlier this week.

According to the Diocese of Madison’s Facebook page, Bishop Morlino died at approximately 9:15 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital.

A previous post stated Morlino suffered a cardiac event on Wednesday during a doctor’s appointment. The initial prognosis was positive, however his condition worsened.

Funeral plans will be announced later.

It is our sad duty to inform you of the death of Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison. Bishop Morlino… Posted by Diocese of Madison on Saturday, November 24, 2018

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