Bishop's Appeal calls Catholics
to stewardship

	Bishop's Appeal 2006 Allocation Chart These distributions from gifts help fund the work of the diocese for the fiscal year of 2006-2007. (Larger version of chart)
	SHARING THE GIFTS: Pie chart shows how contributions to the 2006 Bishop's Appeal were allocated to the various agencies and departments in the Green Bay Diocese. (Catholic Foundation graphic)

First in a series on Bishop's Appeal

By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor

The annual Bishop's Appeal is a call to stewardship, said Bp. David Zubik in his homily highlighting the 2007 campaign, which continues to build upon the theme, "Sharing Our Faith."

"The Bishop's Appeal helps us as church to see ourselves as 'givers' rather than 'takers,' as stewards who share who we are and what we have for the honor of God and for the benefit of each other," he said. "By embracing prayer, service and sharing, we grow the church. Through the Bishop's Appeal, God's heart is made visible in us."

The target for the 2007 Bishop's Appeal is $5.25 million. Last year's campaign raised $4.97 million, an all-time high.   Full story ...

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 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
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 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
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 • Editorial -- Salary schedule
    President raises important issue of executive compensation and the increasing
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 • Editorial -- Fasting for a purpose
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 • Saint of the Day -- Catherine had powerful and painful visions
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 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures
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 • Calendar of events

Sharing Our Faith   Articles on 2007 Bishop's Appeal • Bishop's Appeal calls Catholics to stewardship     (Feb. 9, 2007)    Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use    Sidebar: Advancing the Mission update    Sidebar: 2007 Bishop's Appeal facts