Brother brings social teachings to community

	SOCIAL CONCERNS: Br. Steve Herro, diocesan consultant for social concerns, enjoys speaking to groups about social justice issues facing the church and the nation. (Submitted photo)

Fifth in a Bishop's
Appeal series

By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor

Br. Steve Herro, O.Praem., diocesan consultant for Social Concerns, jokes with friends about his "great job security."

"When you consider issues of social justice, there is so much work to do," he said. "There are so many directions we could get pulled. It reminds me of when I was in college trying to pick a major. I had so many interests that it was tough to choose. There are so many topics to address. From a job security perspective, it's a nice problem to have."

Br. Herro serves as a resource to parish social concerns committees by helping them implement the agenda of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Social Development and World Peace, and the social justice agenda of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference. His work is funded in part by the annual Bishop's Appeal.

"Because there are so many issues, whether it's peacemaking, poverty or environmental concerns, there is a need to prioritize," he said. "The USCCB and WCC serve as guideposts as to what issues are most pertinent and most relevant."   Full story ...

	Mass Times Diocese of Green Bay Mass Schedules

L e n t
• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     We need Lent to combat distractions  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Michael Stubbs --     Jesus restores harmony in the desert  • Editorial -- Lent offers time to help  • Operation Rice Bowl  • Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles		• Praying with Sunday's Scriptures   Sidebar: Readings for the Week Lent articles from previous issues: • Feb. 24, 2006 issue • Lenten fast and abstinence rules 2006 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 24, 2006 issue)

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    March 5, 2006: We need Lent to combat distractions

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    March 5, 2006: Jesus restores harmony in the desert

 • Editorial -- No place like home
    Solution for homeless problem may be simpler than we may think is possible

 • Editorial -- Lent offers time to help
    We can do what we're called on to do

 • Karin Posdal --
    Our prayers come in different forms and types (Lent)
    There are different ways and reasons for us to talk with God

 • Dcn. Everett Doxtator --
    Finally prayer moved from head to life (Lent)
    After learning all about it in school, prayer finally clicked

 • Videos focus on prayer forms, types (Lent)

 • Patricia Kasten --
    Jesus, by his actions, taught us all the ABCs of praying (Lent)
    ALTAR and ACTS are all shortcuts to help remember the forms

 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures (Lent)
   Sidebar: Readings for the Week

Articles on   2006 Bishop's Appeal • Brother brings social teachings to community (Mar. 3, 2006) • Faith comes alive for all ages at the same time (Feb. 24, 2006) • 'I never saw myself as a very holy guy' (Feb. 17, 2006) • Ministry helps Hispanic youth encounter Christ (Feb. 10, 2006) • Appeal targets $5 million for the first time (Feb. 3, 2006) • Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use