The first time I stepped foot into St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay was for a Rite of Election Mass celebrated in early spring 1986 by … Read More
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Fatima Day
Today is the centennial of the last appearance of Our Lady at Fatima in Portugal. It is a day for praying the rosary. Here is a link … Read More
Rosaries and cupcakes
October is traditionally the month of the rosary. And the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is Oct. 7. Many of us have taken part in … Read More
‘A really big ham’
Part of this job’s charm is the chance to connect people who want to do good things for others. Each year, The Compass runs listings of various … Read More
In anticipation of Easter joy
We’re half-way through Lent. Sunday, March 26, this year was Laetare Sunday – Rejoice Sunday. It’s the Sunday during Lent when you might see pink or rose … Read More
Basketball tourney tradition continues in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — The 49th annual Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off March 24-26 and continues April 7-9 at Carl Giordana Gym, Holy Cross site, in Kaukauna. … Read More
Tourney time in high school hoops
WIAA regional play for girls’ basketball has opened and the boys’ follow with regional play next week. One girls’ team and one boys’ squad from Catholic high … Read More
Homemade memories of Mary
Memories make the holidays, and the Advent season. Last Sunday, Dec. 4, I spoke at a Christmas Tea at First United Presbyterian Church in De Pere, Wis. … Read More
Local holiday book published
Quick! What were the names of the Three Wise Men? How long did it take for them to travel to Bethlehem? Where did they go after they … Read More
Former baseball standout’s journey to priesthood continues
I came across a feature by a national baseball publication that listed its top-10 prospects to never appear in a Major League Baseball game. The list included … Read More
