GRAPEVINE, Texas — Joy, hope, energy and a spirit of continued collaboration are contagious among the participants of the Fifth National Encuentro, like Fermin Luna, a 22-year-old … Read More
Author Archives: Sam Lucero
Bishop Ricken meets with media
ALLOUEZ – The Diocese of Green Bay will soon hire an independent agency to review all priest files, according to Bishop David Ricken. He made the announcement … Read More
Bishop Morneau requests withdrawal from public ministry
ALLOUEZ — Bishop Robert Morneau, retired auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, has requested and has been granted a withdrawal from all public ministry. In … Read More
Suffering and healing
A column from a friend and colleague in the Catholic press provided some solace as The Compass team wrapped up production of this week’s paper. It was … Read More
Diocesan employee pens song based on Bishop Ricken’s ‘Disciples on Way’ letter
ALLOUEZ — Have you ever wanted to sing along to a pastoral letter from your bishop? Now, people in the Diocese of Green Bay, who have heard … Read More
Apostolic visitor outlines plans for expansion at Medjugorje shrine
WARSAW, Poland — The Polish archbishop tasked with overseeing Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Medjugorje shrine has outlined plans for expansion, including more Masses in different languages and facilities for young … Read More
Parish to recreate German village storefront at Appleton’s Oktoberfest
COMBINED LOCKS — Celebrating Oktoberfest this year has become a community affair for parishioners and friends of St. Paul Parish. On Saturday, Sept. 29, it will be … Read More
She shares the faith in many ways
NEENAH — Pat Bowen feels blessed to have the life she has. A lifelong Catholic, a former sister, a teacher, a devoted wife and mother, and a … Read More
We need color: Following Jesus is truly countercultural
Recently I decided to purchase a new car. I am an avid automobile enthusiast, so this promised to be a most enjoyable experience. I decided to order … Read More
In letters to German cardinal, retired pope defends way he stepped down
VATICAN CITY — Retired Pope Benedict XVI expressed his displeasure with the way a German cardinal publicly criticized his stepping down as pontiff, and he defended taking … Read More
