While the world’s attention is focused on a deadly virus that has taken the lives of more than 318,000 people worldwide, another virus continues to plague the … Read More
Author Archives: Sam Lucero
Fr. Bill Stengel, 92, dies; wore many hats, including newspaper editor
ALLOUEZ — Fr. Bill Stengel, former newspaper editor and Crivitz pastor, died May 17 at the age of 92. Fr. Stengel was born in Suring, the fourth … Read More
Pope merges Anchorage Archdiocese, Juneau Diocese; names archbishop
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has merged the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska, and the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska, and erected the new ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of … Read More
Neenah parish breaks bread in middle of pandemic
NEENAH — At this time of year, children usually come to church for first Communion. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, first Communions have been delayed and children, … Read More
Last rites to COVID-19 patients
Editor’s note: The following column was written by a priest of the Diocese of Green Bay who asked to remain anonymous. In his column, the priest shares … Read More
Priests respond to pandemic, offer sacrament of anointing
ALLOUEZ — While the sacrament of anointing of the sick at medical centers continues, procedures have changed for priests due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One significant change … Read More
Pandemic offers opportunity to serve
GREEN BAY — Nick Klika feels fortunate to serve in his current ministry at St. Bernard Parish. He reads for the Sunday livestream Masses celebrated by Fr. … Read More
Holy Family College will live on in our hearts
Bishop Ricken
Dear brothers and sisters, As you may have read in the last issue of The Compass, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc made the difficult … Read More
The race to find a vaccine
Around the globe, people are practicing safeguards to prevent infection and spread of COVID-19. Staying at home, wearing masks and social distancing are among the new — … Read More
Fr. Leander Nickel, 99, dies; was oldest priest in diocese
ALLOUEZ — Fr. Leander Nickel, the oldest priest in the Diocese of Green Bay, died May 11 at age 99. Fr. Nickel was born in Jericho, Wis., … Read More
