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Catholic Church must reassert commitment to nuclear disarm- ament and using war as last resort, says U.S. bishops president

Wisconsin Catholic Conference calls on Congress to restore money for program that funds new public-, private-school education programs

Pope prays for comfort for the suffering, protection of every human life and for world peace during visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes

New document on collaboration between sexes promotes women's equality, says assistant director of U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women and Youth

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Appreciate today's little irritations, some day you'll miss them

Mary Rose Remington -- Sharing tea, talk with Blessed Virgin Mary

Charlie Martin -- Dealing with regret after a mistake

Fr. John Dietzen -- Questions about confession, alcohol abuse

plus ... Back to School
A 12-page special section in The Compass print edition, including:

Keeping back-to-school costs low

New school leaders in Appleton, Kaukauna and Neenah-Menasha

Model railroading as wholesome hobby

Kaukauna Catholic schools start before- and after-school child care

Meeting spiritual needs of college students

Earning an Eagle Scout ranking

New program works to ensure safe Catholic schools

Catholic schools as gift to nation

Sturgeon Bay school expands computer offerings

New principal of Notre Dame Academy says it's a good match

How religion shapes views of college students

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NOTE: There will be no Compass issue published on August 27, 2004. The next issue will be September 3, 2004.
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Parish directors playing important church role
In Wrightstown, Joan Bartman has many duties
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NEW MEMBER: Dcn. Ken Kabat of St. Paul Parish, Wrightstown, baptizes Timothy and Sara Abel's daughter, Anna Catherine, who was welcomed to the rite by Joan Bartman, parish director (right). At the far left is Nancy Vande Hei (godmother). Sara Abel is holding Anna, whose four-year-old sister, Olivia, is watching intently. Only priests and deacons may baptize. Parish directors and lay persons perform other important roles in assisting the priest in the preparation of couples who bring their children for baptism and assist the priest or deacon with the rite. (Dick Meyer photo)
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Part four in a series on the Parish Planning Process
By Patricia Kasten
Compass Associate Editor
Morning calendar: Morning prayer or weekday Mass;
cell phone call about a hospitalized parishioner;
visit hospital;
parishioner dies in hospital, console and pray with family;
Afternoon: quick lunch in hospital cafeteria;
meet with engaged couple about wedding;
return calls to schedule baptisms;
check in with school principal;
speak with parish volunteer trimming tree in rectory yard;
prepare for weekend liturgies;
Evening: private prayer in church;
supper;
meeting with parish finance council.
Sounds like a typical day in the life of a parish pastor, right?
It is. Except that the person in this pastoral role is a lay person: Joan Bartman, parish director of St. Paul Parish in Wrightstown.
Bartman, who has been at Wrightstown for two years, describes her role as "leader of the community, administrator of the parish, the person in charge of pastoral care and the spiritual leader of the parish." Full story ...
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Stem-cell issue vital in elections
Major party candidates have different stances on the issue
'Genocide' continues in Sudan
Actions stem from ideology, not Islamic teachings, explains Comboni Fr. Dave Bohnsack
Christianity offers hope in a region with little
Missionaries see pain, beauty, in Chad, Sudan
From cows to sewing machines
Group seeks to help African families become self-sufficient
Parishes plan for future
All 184 parishes plan for future with ongoing priest shortages
Diocese selects Seattle consultants for reorganization
Reid Group to help develop vision for diocesan future
Former refugee knows what new arrivals feel
Catholic Charities coordinator fled a re-education camp

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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
'Get a life!'

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
August 22, 2004: Will many be saved or just a few?
August 29, 2004: Good advice for guests and hosts

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
August 22, 2004: Discipline is a sign of God's love
August 29, 2004: Old Covenant versus New Covenant

Editorial -- Collaborating
Document considers male and female
Sidebar: Reading the text

Editorial -- Taken by surprise
Community owes Frank Wood thanks

Foundations of Faith --
Once they're mixed in, you can't separate the drops
Water in wine reminds us of Christ's humanity and our divine image through him

Saint of the Day --
A saint who came back to life
English saint forever changed by the visions of heaven, hell and purgatory

Calendar of
Events

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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