Pride of Bear Creek marks 25th year as bishop

	ADMINISTERING SACRAMENTS: Bp. Robert Morneau confirms a student at St. Mary Church, Menasha. (Rick Evans photo)

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 ...

	Mass Times 2003 Fall / Winter Mass Schedules (from Sept. 5 issue)

 • 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 • Befriending persons in need     Bishops Appeal helps to provide training in parishes for those who assist     others   • Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal Previous articles ... from the Feb. 13, 2004 issue: • Diocese helps engaged prepare for marriage     Family Life Office works with parishes to assist couples in learning skills     for marriage from the Feb. 6, 2004 issue: • Appeal theme mirrors Catholic way of life     Believers are called to offer a helping hand to Appeal and daily   • Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David A. Zubik --     Blockbuster action and beyond     Offering a helping hand at a cold time in someone's life

Lent
• Bridging the Gap by Bishop Zubik --     Repent and believe the Good News  • Foundations of Faith --     Lenten ashes purposely bring us mixed signals		• Tom Rinkoski --    What is spiritual geography of your Lent? • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures   • Sidebar: Readings for the Week

 • 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

 • Calendar of Events