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Annual pro-life Mass takes place Jan. 18 in Green Bay

By Patricia Kasten
Compass Associate Editor

GREEN BAY -- The annual diocesan Pro-Life Mass, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Green Bay.

Fr. John Doerfler, diocesan chancellor, will be the celebrant. Deacon for the Mass will be Deacon Michael Vincent. The Knights of Columbus will provide escort. Relevant Radio will broadcast the Mass live on 1050 AM.

A rosary will precede the Mass at 6:30 p.m., and a reception will follow. The Mass will be interpreted for the deaf community.

Deb Wagner-Hohensee, pastoral planning director for the diocese, said that the annual diocesan Mass originated at Ss. Peter and Paul many years ago. She credited the current pastor, Msgr. Roy Klister, for providing a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who attends this Mass of reparation for the sins of abortion.

Other events commemorating the Jan. 22 anniversary of the Roe decision include:

Antigo: A "Celebrate Life for Teens" will be held on Jan. 23 in the commons of Antigo High School. There will be a teen speaker, but the starting time was not announced as of press time.

Appleton: The Outagamie / Fox Valley Chapter will hold a pro-life rally on Sunday, Jan. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the St. Joseph Middle School Auditorium, 2626 N. Oneida St., Appleton. Guest speaker will be Victoria Koloff, an abstinence and sex educator. Earlier in the day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a Dive Into Life conference will be held for youth in grades 6-12. For more information, call Celia at (920)738-7413.

Green Bay: The annual March for Life will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Baird Place (Webster and Mason Streets). Parking is available east and south of the park. Bring a candle or flashlight.

Marinette: A pro-life rally will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m. at the Menominee (Mich.) County courthouse. An interfaith Service for Life will follow at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1016 10th Ave. Refreshments will follow in the church basement.

Shawano: Wisconsin Right to Life, Menominee/Shawano Chapter, will hold a March for Life on Sunday, Jan. 20, starting at 1 p.m. at the Shawano City Hall, 125 S. Sawyer. The march will go to the county courthouse and back. Judy Massey of WomenKind will be the speaker. Refreshments and a pro-life talk will follow.

Sturgeon Bay: Wisconsin Right to Life Door County will sponsor a candlelight vigil walk to commemorate Roe v. Wade on Monday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m. Gather at the Old Door County Courthouse parking lot (421 Nebraska St.). Prayer at 6:25 p.m. followed by the silent candlelight walk to Door County Memorial Hospital.