ROME (CNS) — If families are not the priority of the present, there will be no future, Pope Francis said as he opened a meeting in Rome … Read More
Author Archives: Matthew Riebe
Riding the green wave: Momentum for Laudato Si’ gears up for next decade
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When the special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year closes May 24, it will celebrate progress made over the past five years, and it will … Read More
Bishop Ricken appoints two vicars general
ALLOUEZ — Bishop David Ricken has announced two appointments designed to “continue the progress we have already made as friends and followers of Jesus here in the … Read More
Pearce describes journey to diaconate as gradual process
APPLETON — For some men, deciding to pursue the call to the diaconate comes after an “aha” moment. For Scott Pearce, a member of St. Bernadette Parish … Read More
Gallenberg says call to diaconate came at early age
OSHKOSH — The call to the diaconate came at a very early age for Brad Gallenberg of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. “I was 8 years old, … Read More
Deacon candidate Johnson’s love of liturgy grows
ALLOUEZ — Imagine being prepared to give an important talk. You’ve studied, prepped, memorized and practiced aloud, honing everything down to eight minutes of insight. “Oops, sorry,” … Read More
Through loss, a life ‘full of grace’
WINNECONNE — Trust in God and the faith community at St. Mary’s in Winneconne have seen Patty Volp through challenging times in her life, and she’s on … Read More
On the public support of abortion
Bishop Ricken
Last week, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco released a pastoral letter titled, “Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You,” which is focused on … Read More
Crushing the 7 ‘Ds’ of darkness with the Blessed Mother
The month of May, which is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Mother, also coincides with the celebration of Mother’s Day in North America. Classic depictions of the … Read More
Summers humbled by prayers and support for his ministry
ALLOUEZ — While Bob Summers can’t pinpoint exactly when he first felt called to the diaconate, he said that his vocation would not have been possible without … Read More
