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MANITOWOC — The Irish are known for telling entertaining tales. Fr. John M. Gallagher, who is of Irish descent, is no exception. Fr. Gallagher, who celebrates 50 … Read More

ALLOUEZ — Fr. Ray Dowling, who recently marked 60 years as a priest, made a request during a recent phone interview with The Compass. “Please give my … Read More

ALLOUEZ — When Deacon Patrick Costello reflects on his journey to the priesthood, he recognizes that those who have supported and guided him have been sent by … Read More

KAUKAUNA — Fr. Richard Allen marked his 60th anniversary of ordination on May 27 by celebrating a Mass of thanksgiving with a small group of family and … Read More

Editor’s note: First of a two-part report. CHAMPION — Several hundred people gathered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on June 26 to … Read More

MENASHA — Mary Krueger is preparing for a new chapter in her life as she leaves her pastoral leader position to move back “into the pews” at … Read More

POY SIPPI — Deacon Bob Precourt has always been interested in Wisconsin towns, history and the landscape. So it didn’t take long for him to realize that … Read More

ALLOUEZ — Matthew Colle breaks out a wry smile when describing himself as someone who “takes time to process things.” It somewhat explains how, even though the … Read More

OMRO — Franciscan Sr. Pamela Biehl has been serving St. Mary Churches, Omro and Winneconne, for 14 years — two years longer than she expected, which turned … Read More

NEWTON — Reach Sr. Marlita Henseler’s office voicemail and you will hear her on two recorded messages, one in English and one in Spanish. That’s because the … Read More