Bishop’s Corner

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

Bishop Ricken

Racism is an immensely complex, emotional and often very personal issue. It is not easy for any person to grow up without prejudice; we all seem to … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Since 2014, we, the people of the Diocese of Green Bay, have been following a journey of faith called, “Disciples on the Way.” A disciple is a … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Over the past month, the issue of health care has been in the news quite a bit. As Washington struggles with this issue, I thought it would … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Recently the bishops of the United States gathered in Indianapolis for our Spring Assembly. One of the topics of conversation was immigration, and since that time, I’ve … Read More

Bishop Ricken

As I look back to my busy calendar, my memory tugs to this past February and my pastoral visit to the Dominican Republic; especially the parishes and … Read More