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
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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
Do you hear what I hear?
Now that Advent is coming to a close, I wanted to call your attention to our recently completed series on Advent hymns. This four-part … 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
Praying the rosary with Scriptures
Over the past weekend, Oct.8 and 9, the Vatican celebrated Mary with prayers, Masses, a concert, a prayer vigil and a procession. The celebrations coincided with the … Read More
Mass in the woods
You only have a few more weekends left. If you would like to attend Mass at a classic “garage chapel,” the Chapel in the Woods near Caldron … Read More
