Remember Pokémon? In the late 1990s, little yellow Pikachu character seemed to be everywhere. Even I, who knew next to nothing about the original video games, had … Read More
Pokémon preaching?
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State champs
Congratulations to all the spring sports teams and athletes who captured conference titles and earned trips to state. Three championship squads represented Catholic high schools from the … Read More
May brings thoughts, and flowers, of Mary
During May, many people honor the Virgin Mother with May crownings and May altars. It’s also the time when Mary gardens begin to bloom, or be planted. … Read More
A tour of the Diocesan Museum
Members of the Diocese of Green Bay’s Communications Department, which includes The Compass, visited the Diocesan Museum on May 5. The field trip was in lieu of … Read More
When Mother Angelica came to Appleton
I remember when I met Mother Angelica. I had been a reporter for The Compass for about a year in September 1986. Mother Angelica was visiting Appleton … Read More
Holy Cross Men’s Open basketball tourney tips off April 1
KAUKAUNA — The 48th annual Holy Cross Men’s Open, a basketball tournament that attracts former high school standouts and college players, including some who have played professionally, … Read More
A first: Photographing priestly, episcopal ordination
Last week I traveled to Superior to attend and to photograph the ordination and installation of Bishop James Powers, 11th bishop of the Diocese of Superior. It … Read More
Sweet on social media
Do you Facebook? Recently, I had heard that Facebook is for “old people” (at least middle-aged) and not the coolest thing on the block anymore when it … Read More
World Meeting of Families pilgrims hold reunion
The World Meeting of Families pilgrimage, sponsored by The Compass in partnership with the Office of Family and Married Life, attracted more than 100 people to Philadelphia … Read More
Mass on campus: Enjoy the homily
One of the perks of working for the church (more specifically, the Diocese of Green Bay) is the opportunity to attend daily Mass on the diocesan grounds. … Read More
