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St. Mary Middle School in Kaukauna closes: Its students may attend Holy Cross or high school

Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc to build 76,000-square-foot medical facility, including urgent care walk-in clinic

Members of five Neenah-Menasha parishes will be invited to spend an hour a week in prayer at Twin Cities Eucharistic Adoration Chapel

Rev. Frater Onwuham Akpa, O.Praem., to be ordained as priest June 19 at St. Norbert Abbey

Norbertine and Franciscan priests, Dominican and Franciscan sisters celebrate anniversaries

U.S. senator releases score card analyzing fellow Catholic senators' votes on issues of Church interest

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Church needs some fire and romance, in addition to good theology and pastoral programs, in order to thrive

Fr. John Rausch -- Stewards see need for down time vacations give

Mary Rose Remington -- Different career choices need not spark "Mommy Wars"

Charlie Martin -- In a relationship, not every piece fits like a puzzle

Mary Beth Bonacci -- New chastity pamphlets spread the word inexpensively to broader audience

James Hitchcock -- Debate over who's eligible for Communion is about politics, integrity, hypocrisy

Kids Chronicle -- Jesus prepares to return to his Father

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NOTE: There will be no Compass issue published on June 18, 2004. The next issue will be June 25, 2004.
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Final school bell rings farewell at Dyckesville
Many students will continue to attend area Catholic schools
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WHAT'S NEXT?: A.J. Jaeger, a second grader, ponders what to pack up first from his desk on the last day of school at St. Louis, Dyckesville. The school closed, due to declining enrollment, after 41 years of service. (Rick Evans photo)
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By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
"Mixed feelings."
That's how Principal Mary Rechek described the mood of the students during their final days at St. Louis School in Dyckesville. Friday, June 4, marked the last day of classes at the school, which closed because of decreasing enrollment. St. Louis School served 22 students in grades one through six this past school year.
"The kids are looking forward to no school and no homework," said Rechek, "but they also know that they won't see these people as often, and we are a family here. When you are a school this small, you have to be a family."
"The enrollment is the big issue," she explained. "We just don't have the children. The parish itself just doesn't have the children. We didn't see this changing in the future. It was a tough decision, but, financially and educationally, it had to be done." Full story ...

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Pope to Bush: 'Normalize Iraq'
John Paul meets Bush, expresses concern about unrest in Iraq and Israel
Pope pays tribute to Reagan
John Paul, Reagan, Gorbachev considered leaders in fall of European communism
Northeast Wisconsin prepares for arrival of several hundred Hmong refugees
Valley, Manitowoc and Green Bay to shelter most
Diocesan mission needs support
Rains wipe out bridge and water system in Elias Piña, home of mission parish
Compass column wins top award
Bishop's Scripture column honored by Catholic Press
In shape: spiritually, physically, musically
Omro's pastor has interests ranging from peace activism to sports to languages
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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
Visit to Rome: 'Company's coming'

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
June 13, 2004: We hear God's word in the Eucharist
June 20, 2004: Step forward and let your light shine

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
June 13, 2004: Jesus' followers are to repeat his actions
June 20, 2004: Minor prophets played a major role

Editorial -- Good theology
Environmental care forms a basic part of Christian belief and can't be just ignored

Editorial -- We all need that miracle
Health care is a basic right for all people

Foundations of Faith --
What the solstice and John the Baptist share
Just as the days get shorter, John also diminished to let another shine forth

Saint of the Day --
From fancy clothes to visions and levitation
13th century mystic spoke with Christ as if he were standing there in the room

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Articles on Bishop's Appeal 2004:
Giving to Bishop's Appeal makes some major gains (May 21, 2004)
Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal top $4 million (May 14, 2004)
Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal near $4 million (Apr. 30, 2004)
Appeal tops $3.4 million (Apr. 2, 2004)
Diocese offers helping hands in many ways (Mar. 26, 2004)
Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal
Sidebar: Topping $3 million
Providing an escape from financial quagmire (Mar. 19, 2004)
Sidebar: Nearing $3 million
Parish finds help from diocese only a phone call away (Mar. 12, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal giving up
Consultant helps parishes tune up Sunday liturgies (Mar. 5, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal tops $2 million
Camp draws generations of diocesan youth (Feb. 27, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal at 30%
Befriending persons in need (Feb. 20, 2004)
Diocese helps engaged prepare for marriage (Feb. 13, 2004)
Appeal theme mirrors Catholic way of life (Feb. 6, 2004)
Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use

Bridging the Gap by Bishop David A. Zubik --
Blockbuster action and beyond (Feb. 6, 2004)
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