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Milwaukee priests ask bishops to allow married priests: More than 160 sign letter

Fr. Matthew Siekierski and Norbertine Fr. Glen Siebers die

Three prepare to join Norbertines: Three others taking vows

Pilgrims continue to visit rural Green Bay spot where Belgian girl said Mary appeared

Small, private Green Bay Catholic school enters second year: Mount Carmel offers classical education

Recommended reading for pre-schoolers to teens

Online safety tips for parents

Depressed economy hurting enrollment in Catholic schools

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Just like Zacchaeus: Meeting Jesus makes us grow in stature

Kathy Hamer -- Talking to God doesn't require cell phone or e-mail

Mary Beth Bonacci -- New poll shows most women are pro-life

Charlie Martin -- There's more to happiness than just romance

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Diminishing numbers of priests will severely harm Catholic Church and we need to face problem

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Rivera back rolling along and putting it on the line
Packers' guard played through numerous injuries last season
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ON GUARD: Marco
Rivera will start at guard for the Green Bay Packers Aug. 28 in the 43rd annual Bishop's Charities game. Rivera, a Catholic, likes working with children. (Rick Evans photo) |
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By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
Last season, no unit on the Green Bay Packers suffered more
injuries than the offensive line. Most fans recall the loss of both
starting tackles, but many forget that right guard Marco Rivera,
who did not miss a start, played much of the season with torn
medial collateral ligaments in both knees.
How did the eight-year veteran from Penn State play through the
pain?
Credit his toughness, desire, professionalism and commitment to
the team, but also consider the inspiration he receives from a
special group of kids.
During the off season, Rivera, a Catholic who was born in
Brooklyn, NY, visits patients at St. George's Hospital, a Catholic
children's hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In particular, Rivera
reaches out to the cancer patients.
"It does help you put your aches and pains aside when you
consider what these kids are going through," he said. "Those kids
really touch your heart. If you want to talk about a struggle,
those kids are struggling every day." Full story ...
Sidebar: Charities Game

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Wanted: Farmers needing aid
Emergency funds are available but no one is applying so search begins to provide help
Sidebar: Defining its mission
Mission celebrates 40 years
Volunteers continue to ship supplies to the needy around the world
Report shows low-income housing needs
AHI established through Catholic Foundation
Sidebar: Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Brown County
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