Appeal helps couple make adoption possible

Third in a series on Bishop's Appeal

	PROUD PARENTS: Stacey and Mark Babbitt with their son, Austin, whom they adopted through Catholic Charities. Adoption services are possible, in part, through funding from the annual Bishop's Appeal under way in parishes throughout the diocese. (Jim Parish photo)

Editor's note: The annual Bishop's Appeal supports numerous services to help parishes, individuals and families. Among the services it makes possible is adoptions through Catholic Charities. Here is the story of one family who was able to use that service.

When listening to Stacey and Mark Babbitt of Neenah talk about their eight-month-old son Austin, the joy in their voices is tangible.   Full story ...

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