Bishop Ricken
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Over these two months of “safer at home,” I have been continually inspired by the innovation and creativity I have seen … Read More
An update on public celebration of Mass
Bishop’s Corner
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
A litany of blessing in time of grief
Bishop Ricken
My brothers and sisters in Christ. As we continue to shelter at home, follow the guidelines for social distancing and wear masks when we are out in … Read More
The feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Bishop Ricken
May 1 is the feast day in honor of St. Joseph the Worker. This year, this feast takes on special significance here in the Diocese of Green … Read More
Finding stability in this time of uncertainty
Bishop Ricken
Happy Easter brothers and sisters! I hope that you are continuing to find joy and hope in the resurrection during this Easter season. In my column a … Read More
Easter greetings
Bishop Ricken
Happy Easter! May the risen Christ bring you joy, hope and peace in the midst of this difficult time we are all enduring. I must admit writing … Read More
Faith in the time of COVID-19
Bishop Ricken
These last few weeks have felt like a dream. It’s become so easy to lose track of what day it is, not only because our routines have … Read More
Responding to the coronavirus
Bishop Ricken
Dear Friends and Followers of Jesus, I write to you today to offer my prayers, hope and guidance as together, throughout the 16 counties of the Diocese … Read More
St. Joseph: A model disciple for today
Bishop Ricken
In a few weeks, on March 19, we will celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. In my last column, I mentioned that … Read More
The example of St. Joseph: Three things we know
Bishop Ricken
A few weeks from now, on March 19, we will celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. While this is an important … Read More
