VATICAN CITY — Without God’s help, it is impossible to bear the tragic loss of a young life, Pope Francis said. “Every tragic death brings with it … Read More
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COVID-19 is a ‘new world’ for priests, ministers caring for sick and dying
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Providing pastoral care for the sick and homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist. … Read More
Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy
VATICAN CITY — Renewing the membership of the Vatican Council for the Economy, Pope Francis named six women to the previously all-male board that oversees the financial … Read More
America: Home to persecuted?
In 1980, Neil Diamond released a song called “America.” It spoke about immigrants and refugees coming to this country “on the boats and on the planes. … … Read More
Retreat experience helped Valenta build relationship with Jesus, grow in faith
ALLOUEZ — Michael Valenta was living a good life with a “great family, lots of friends, a good job,” but something was missing. “I was asked to … Read More
Teaching religion to youth helped Van Thiel deepen his own Catholic faith
ALLOUEZ — When Greg Van Thiel stepped forward to fill a need 24 years ago at St. Mary (now Holy Family) Parish, Brillion, he had no idea … Read More
Previously Episcopalian, Denby takes unlikely journey to diaconate
ALLOUEZ — Dave Denby has taken an unlikely journey to the diaconate for the Diocese of Green Bay. He was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church … Read More
No more putting it off: ‘I realized it was time to step up,’ says Gerl
ALLOUEZ — The diaconate crossed William “Bill” Gerl III’s mind from time to time over several years, but he was not ready to say “yes” until 2014. … Read More
Service and ministry as youth started Garcia’s call to ordained ministry
ALLOUEZ — The foundation of Daniel Garcia’s faith began as a child in Garcia de La Cadena in the state of Zacatecas in Mexico. His mother, Victoria … Read More
Gerstner says sharing stories can help bring others closer to God
ALLOUEZ — Art Gerstner likes to tell stories, and likes to hear stories even more, which he looks forward to doing as a deacon at St. Bernard … Read More
