January 20, 2021
Happy Birthday Sr. Frances!
Sr. Frances Meyer, a Sister of the Sorrowful Mother and resident of SSM Franciscan Courts in Oshkosh, sits near the building’s entrance Jan. 13. Sr. Frances, who celebrated her 96th birthday, was honored during a drive-by birthday caravan of cars. Also pictured are John Fuller, left, director of SSM Franciscan Courts in Oshkosh, and Mary Zentner, longtime liturgical music coordinator at Franciscan Courts.
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Here's what's happening now.
LOCAL
“The Polka Saints”
Three musicians who are staff members at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh formed a polka band and will perform their first concert virtually. Read More …
A new way to create music
The choir at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Green Bay found a way to gather virtually and perform music. Their hymns are now posted online. Read More …
Hunt for a missing painting
Two oil paintings were discovered at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in 1923. While one hangs near the entrance of the Diocese Museum, the other painting is missing again. Read More …
A hunger for helping others
Jackie Peot helped start a food pantry at Holy Trinity Church in Casco in 1996. Today, she continues to help serve area residents who struggle to feed their families. Read More …
Local News
Read more local news from Northeast Wisconsin in the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
NATION/WORLD
Ash Wednesday updates
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, priests around the world are being ask to sprinkle ashes on the top of people’s heads rather than making a cross on their foreheads. Read More …
LA Dodgers skipper dies
Tommy Lasorda, the longtime manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, died Jan. 7. He is remembered as an ambassador for the Catholic faith and supporter of Catholic education. Read More …
Nation and World News
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Bishop Ricken
Message from Bishop Ricken. Read More ...
Has the pandemic contributed to young adults turning away from the church? Columnist Julianne Stanz offers another viewpoint. Read more …
The church has an important role in helping people living with mental illness, says Fr. John Girotti.
Movie Review: “Herself,” a movie filmed in Ireland, draws on the life of the Emerald Isle’s female patron saint, Brigid. Read More …
Sunday Readings Learn more about this week's Sunday readings.
Employment Opportunities
Events
For more information, click on the bold links below:
  • Disciples for Life Event | Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Explore how discipleship informs and inspires our work.
  • St. Jude Parish, Green Bay, Paper Drive Fundraiser | Saturday, Jan. 23 thru Sunday, Jan. 31 | At your convenience, please drop off any clean paper you would normally put in a city recycling bin using the designated dumpster at 1420 Division St., Green Bay
  • Drive Thru KC Perch Fish Fry | 4:30 - 7 p.m. | St. Benedict Church, Suamico | Call in Order (920) 609-1340 between 3-7 p.m. | For Feb. 12 Fry - Order by Feb. 5 | For Feb. 26 Fry - Order by Feb. 19
  • Drive-Thru Meatballs & Potato Dumplings Dinner | Holy Family-St. William Catholic Church, Wittenberg | Sunday, Feb. 14
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