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Issue 20160105
                     
First Wednesday Devotion

The first Wednesday of each month is traditionally a day of devotion to St. Joseph, foster-father of Jesus and an exemplary model for living as a man, husband and father.

This months devotion will take place at the St. Joseph Chapel on the grounds of the Green Bay Diocese.  Since we have no priest this month, there will be no mass.  The schedule is:

  - 5:00pm Silent Prayer in front of the tabernacle
  - 5:45pm Rosary and Litany of St. Joseph

If you are not close to Green Bay and would like to begin this devotion for the men in your area (even if you have no local church with the name "St. Joseph"), contact us and we'll send you information on how to get started.  We will also spread the word in future newsletters to help promote your group! 
That Man Is You

Men shared a powerful experience as they converged on a record 13 parish sites in the Green Bay Diocese this past fall for the "That Man Is You" program.  Groups of 30 to over 100 men gathered for challenging videos, supportive conversations and breakfast.

A new semester is beginning and now is a great time to check out the program if you did not have the opportunity this fall.  Use this map to find the location nearest you and contact information. 
 
The best research from modern science. The teachings of the faith. The wisdom of the saints. The vision of man fully alive. 
Registration Now Open!
 
For 2016, Esto Vir has joined with the Diocese of Green Bay and the Norbertine Center for Spirituality in putting together the Green Bay Men's Conference "Men for All Seasons".



Registration can be done here.  As a member of Esto Vir, you can receive $10 off the adult registration fee of $50 by using the code ESTOVIR10 when you register online.  Register today and bring along a friend! (Note - this is our conference as well this year.  There will not be a separate "Esto Vir Conference" this spring.)
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We also are getting business cards printed with the basic information that you can hand out to friends, family and acquaintances.  If you would like to help us get the word out by passing these cards on to others, simply complete this form and we'll mail the cards to you.  
40 Days for Life Update 

The Power of Prayer Yields Another Miracle in 2015

If you haven't seen this already, a former Planned Parenthood clinic, in the town where 40 Days for Life began, became a pro-life pregnancy center.  See the full story here. 
Joseph's Way
 
Here is a short, fictional story that offers a great reflection on  St. Joseph, the Christmas story and our own understanding of being a man.  
Upcoming Events
1/6/16
First Wednesday Devotion
3/5/16
Call for Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the 2016 Men's Conference?  Among many other benefits, your company will be listed here in our newsletter for the entire year.  For more detailed information,