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CNN says draft report on sexual abuse of minors by U.S. Catholic priests and deacons found roughly 4,450 clergy allegedly abused 11,000 minors from 1950-2002: But officials in charge of the study said document had not been completed

Illinois judge Anne Burke, interim chair of U.S. bishops' National Review Board, says horrors of past must not be repeated and healing for abuse victims must prove that justice is being carried out

Bp. Zubik to dedicate 65,000-sq.-ft. additions to St. Pius X church and school in Appleton on Feb. 21

As a mother 20-some years ago, Joan Bartman knew something was missing: She told about result of search at Claude Allouez Forum

For Sr. Pauline Feiner, parish director job at St. Patrick in Stephensville and St. Denis in Shiocton is a lot like coming home

Gay marriage debate continues: Catholic bishops oppose it but say they're not discriminating against or attacking homosexuals

Motion Picture Association of America gives Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ R rating for its sequences of graphic violence

First successful cloning of human embryos for stem cells marks dangerous step toward unregulated commercialization of human life, says leading Vatican official

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Cross of Christ is deepest word about love, reveals non-violence of God to us

Msgr. Jim Lisante -- This Lent, give up apathy and ambivalence and embrace the love of God

Mary Beth Bonacci -- World still needs help and answers Fr. Benedict Groeschel can provide us

Charlie Martin -- Follow six steps to ease pain left after life changes

Fr. John Dietzen -- Considering the morality of cremation

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Reasons we observe 40-day Lent season go far beyond Christ's time in desert

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Pride of Bear Creek marks 25th year as bishop
Bp. Robert Morneau is first U.S. bishop John Paul named
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 ADMINISTERING SACRAMENTS: Bp. Robert Morneau confirms a student at St. Mary Church, Menasha. (Rick Evans photo) |
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By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
"He has been a genuine blessing to this church of Green Bay."
That's how Bp. Robert Banks describes auxiliary bishop Robert Morneau who, on Feb. 22, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a bishop.
"Bishops do not come any better than Bp. Morneau," said Bp. Banks. "First and most obviously, he lives the Gospel. He is kind, genuine and prayerful. Better yet, he comes across as a down-to-earth person who genuinely enjoys people and life."
Bp. Morneau, a native of Bear Creek, which he proudly proclaims as the sauerkraut capital of the world, did not aspire to become a bishop. He entered the priesthood to serve in parish
life. While he admits that he wished he had more pastoral experience, he reflects fondly on the past 25 years. Full story ...
Sidebar: Bp. Morneau

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Diocese reports on allegations
Bishop releases report in advance of national study
Befriending persons in need
Bishops Appeal helps to provide training in parishes for those who assist others
Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal
Wisconsin Catholic Conference backing marriage amendment
Bill: 'One man, one woman'
S p e c i a l R e p o r t : John Jay Study on sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy |

Diocese reports on allegations
Bishop releases report in advance of national study

Bridging the Gap by Bishop David A. Zubik --
Repent and believe the Good News (Lent)

Bishop Zubik reports local portion of study
A study commissioned by the U.S. Catholic Bishops will be released next Friday

Answering common questions about forthcoming study
On Friday, Feb. 27, a national study will be released on abuse reports

Reporting sexual abuse

Summary of diocese's work to end sexual abuse of minors
Over the years, Green Bay Diocese took several steps to prevent abuse of children

Sexual abuse recovery services

Green Bay Diocese dedicates portion of its website to the sexual abuse issue
A variety of information can be found, including reports, policies and how to report abuse cases

Bishop's Appeal 2004
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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David A. Zubik --
Repent and believe the Good News (Lent)

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
February 22, 2004: Put on the heart and mind of Jesus

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
February 22, 2004: We will rise to a new life and existence

Editorial -- Pride of diocese
Bp. Robert Morneau has long served both the local and the universal church well

Editorial -- Reality copies TV show
Cloning and 'same-sex marriage' are wrong

Foundations of Faith --
Lenten ashes purposely bring us mixed signals (Lent)
Ashes and water show sacraments in relationship

Saint of the Day --
Against invaders and politics
English saint known as champion of monastic life

Tom Rinkoski --
What is spiritual geography of your Lent? (Lent)
As Catholics we believe in a God who is everywhere in life, if only we look

Praying with Sunday's Scriptures (Lent)
Sidebar: Readings for the Week

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