The story of the Blessed Mother appearing to Adele Brise in 1859 has been retold countless times, generation after generation. The message Our Lady of Good Help, … Read More
‘Gather the children in this wild country’
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A polar vortex kind of day
GREEN BAY — A severe snowstorm Jan. 28, followed by bitter cold temperatures Jan. 29 and 30, have most of Wisconsin in a winter icebox. Schools, businesses … Read More
Sixties garage band memories
Who hasn’t heard a garage band? Drums, guitars and music loud enough to shake the walls. Back in the day — meaning the late 1960s — a … Read More
Biking for Babies team members thankful for support in diocese
I received handwritten messages from both Kevin Biese and Nick Vande Hey of Biking for Babies that included mentions of the support they have received from people … Read More
Choosing a new rosary
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
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
St. Norbert professor to lead solar eclipse activities
If you are interested in the solar eclipse, St. Norbert College released the following information about activities offered on Monday: Michael Olson, assistant professor of physics at … 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
