April 21, 2021
National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion has undergone significant renovation in the past year. In above photo, the Apparition Oratory underwent an HVAC update to improve air flow and circulation. In addition, all-weather flooring that features the Shrine logo was installed.
Mike Roemer | Special To The Compass
Here's what's happening now.
LOCAL
Rural Life Day Mass
After last year’s Rural Life Day Mass was canceled due to the pandemic, the Diocese of Green Bay celebrated the annual Mass in Waupaca. Read More…
Bishop-elect Felton
Bishop-elect Daniel Felton was introduced to members of the Diocese of Duluth, Minn., on April 7, the day his appointment was announced by the Vatican. The former vicar general and priest of the Green Bay Diocese will be ordained and installed in Duluth on May 20. Read More…
Shawano brewery
Two brothers are brewing a Trappist-style beer at Stubborn Brothers Brewery in Shawano. A portion of profits sold from the monastic brew will go to Sacred Heart School in Shawano. Read More…
Relics at the Shrine
Want to visit the saints? The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help now has a collection of saints’ relics on exhibit at the Apparition Oratory. Read More …
Pastoral appointments
Spring means warmer weather, blossoming flowers … and pastoral appointments in the Diocese of Green Bay. Read the list of new appointments here…
Local News
Read more local news from Northeast Wisconsin in the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
NATION/WORLD
Sponsor a gargoyle
Want to help restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris? The Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris has a novel way of allowing people to donate by adopting or sponsoring pieces of precious art damaged in the 2019 fire. Read More…
Tour guides in Rome
Tour guides who are expatriates from the United States now living in Rome say they had to turn to other ways to make a living during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read their stories and view a video about them here…
Nation and World News
Read more Catholic world news here!
Bishop Ricken
Message from Bishop Ricken. Read More ...
It’s getting harder and harder to share our faith while living in a politicized world, writes Julianne Stanz. “Let’s set aside the ‘us vs. them’ mentality,” she urges readers. Read more…
Memories of borrowing a cup of sugar from a neighbor long ago remind Fr. John Girotti that all of us still need help from others. Read his Easter reflection here…
Sunday Readings Learn more about this week's Sunday readings.
Employment Opportunities
Events
For more information, click on the bold links below:
  • Town Hall with Bishop Elect Dan Felton | Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Financial Information Session for Young Adults | Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 - 8 p.m. | 1408 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, WI 54220-2610, United States
  • St. Joseph Carry-Out Booyah | Sunday, April 25, 9-11 a.m. or until gone | 936 9th St., Green Bay, WI 54304
  • Walk to Mary | Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. | Join Bishop David Ricken and Fr. Rocky on a 21-mile walking pilgrimage (shorter routes available) 
  • Sons of Thunder | New group for young Catholic men in 8th-12th grades. The group meets for an adventure of faith, fraternity and friendship the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 7-8:30 p.m. | Call 920-722-8918 for more information. 
  • 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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