On March 19, 2020, northeast Wisconsin was experiencing a typical gray day with a rain-snow mix. On this day, many people had just started to self-quarantine and … Read More
Opinion
Mary: Speaking words of wisdom
“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me” begins the famous song, “Let It Be,” by the Beatles. Written originally for Paul … Read More
Standing near the church entrance
A number of years ago, I became the pastor of a parish which had an enormous and worrisome debt. Shortly after arriving, I was called to anoint … Read More
‘Safer at home’ through the lens of Catholic social teaching
As the living justice advocate for the Diocese of Green Bay, my role is to share the wisdom of Catholic social teaching. So, when I look at … Read More
The ‘new normal’ and your marriage
Just a few weeks back I was watching the news and listening to the COVID-19 crisis unfold. I started noticing a phrase being continuously tossed around. The … Read More
Three lessons for the church from COVID-19 crisis
My husband Wayne and I were so excited that our daughter Ava would be celebrating her first Communion on April 25 this year. We had prepared well … Read More
The vows that we make to ourselves
In the parish where I celebrate Mass there is a new crop of altar servers. The young children are, shall we say, varied in their serving abilities. … Read More
Ministering during COVID-19
With the recent decisions by our local bishop, bishops throughout the country and even by our Holy Father, parish priests now are trying to figure out what … Read More
How to break up ‘logjams’ in our relationships
I happened across an article recently from the Wisconsin State Journal which told the historical account of a young man named Billy Alft, who lived around the … Read More
Three lessons from St. Patrick
For the past 12 years, I have carried in my little black binder a copy of St. Patrick’s most famous writings or his “Confessio.” I take his … Read More
