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
May brings thoughts, and flowers, of Mary
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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
Specialist making Christmas more special
Former Notre Dame Academy football standout Peter Mortell is going bigger with his giving this Christmas. Last year, Mortell, punter and holder for the University of Minnesota … Read More
Angels for Christmas
How many angels can dance on the page of a website? If you look at The Compass’ website this Christmas, you will see lots of angels dancing … Read More
