Bishop’s Corner

Bishop Ricken

Happy Pentecost! This is the birthday of the church, when our risen and ascended Lord Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit upon his bewildered, fearful and mourning … Read More

Bishop Ricken

It happened again. As you know by now, another mass shooting occurred last week. This time, 14 students and three staff members were senselessly killed at Marjory … Read More

Bishop Ricken

As you may know, this year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Green Bay. For a special year of celebration, we … Read More

Bishop Ricken

In the Gospel of John (13:35) Jesus says, “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love … Read More

Bishop Ricken

This past summer, I wrote a column about immigration, in which I encouraged all of us to learn the stories of our immigrant brothers and sisters. Recently, … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Dear brothers and sisters in the newborn Prince of Peace, As human beings, we all share a common, deep longing in our hearts for love, peace, human … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Like many of you, my heart broke as I heard the news of the recent shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, where 26 … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced that Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, would be the First World Day of the Poor. In his announcement, Pope Francis challenges us … Read More

Bishop Ricken

You have heard me speak out in the past against what appears to be a culture of death in our society. This culture is sinister, often lurking … Read More

Bishop Ricken

In the Gospel of John, we hear Jesus’ prayer for unity on the night before he died. In particular, he prayed, “so that they may all be … Read More