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A statue of the Blessed Mother appears near the sanctuary of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay on May 15, the day seven men were ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop David Ricken. May is a month the Catholic Church devotes to Mary.
(Sam Lucero | The Compass)
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Felton-Family
Bishop Daniel Felton was ordained and installed as bishop of Duluth, Minn., on May 20. In a special section of The Compass, Bishop Felton’s sisters share memories of their brother and how many of his traits come from his father, Ken. Read More…
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Felton-Friends
Several of Bishop Daniel Felton’s friends, whom he served with at various parishes in the past, say his pastor’s heart will serve him well as Duluth’s 10th bishop. Read More…
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Walk to Mary
This year’s Walk to Mary, from the National Shrine of St. Joseph in De Pere to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, was a family affair for one Dodge County family. It was also an opportunity to offer prayers of thanksgiving for their blessings. Read More…
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GRACE teachers
More than 180 Catholic school teachers in the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) system received an unexpected gift from an anonymous donor this month. The donor gifted each teacher $1,000 for making it possible to keep GRACE schools open this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More…
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Patty Volp
Patty Volp, a member of St. Mary Parish in Winneconne, says faith in God has helped her through tragedies, including the loss of her sister. “My life has been so full of grace because of all the people who have been in it that just shine,” she said. Read More…
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Local News
Read more local news from Northeast Wisconsin in the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
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Beads of prayer
The Kentucky-based Our Lady’s Rosary Makers packages enough beads and other supplies at a low cost to groups of rosary makers locally, nationally and globally to make 6.5 million rosaries each year. Read about this ministry here…
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Vatican artisans
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a dent in the work of Rome’s ecclesiastical artisans who produce and restore religious articles for the Vatican and wider church. The city is considering creating new ways to help artisans get back on their feet. Read More…
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Nation and World News
Read more Catholic world news here!
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In her column this month, Julianne Stanz lists the “7 D’s of darkness” that stand between us and God. She encourages readers to call upon the Blessed Mother for help and protection when we face darkness or attacks. Read More…
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Fr.John Girotti recalls a recent drive in the country which led him to a church that closed about 15 years ago. While closed churches may be a sign of the time, Fr. Girotti said churches are still symbols of faith. Their disappearances may point to a crisis of faith and call to holiness. Read More…
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Sunday Readings Learn more about this week's Sunday readings.
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Catholic Charities Gala | Thursday, May 27, 8-9 p.m. Join Bishop David Ricken for a virtual night of inspiration and hope while exploring the important work of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay.
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Paper Drive | May 18-24 | St. Jude, Green Bay
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Drive-Up Spring Picnic | Sunday, May 23 | Our Lady of Lourdes south parking lot, De Pere, following 8:15 a.m. Mass until 2 p.m. Purchase booyah, other food items and raffle tickets.
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St. Isidore the Farmer Parish Picnic | May 29-30 | Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary site, 18424 Tisch Mills Road, Denmark | 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday. Bingo at 5:30 p.m. Outdoor Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Mark Jirikovec Polka Band will play from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Drive Up Booyah & Raffle Event | Sunday, June 6, 8 -2 | St. Francis, De Pere
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Polka Mass & Picnic| Sunday, June 6 10:30 – 1:30 | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Green Bay
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The St. Willy’s Jam | Sunday, June 13 | St. Willebrord Church grounds, 209 S. Adams St., Green Bay. An outdoor bilingual Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 a.m. Food, music, a raffle and the Sanctuary Society bake sale will follow.
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