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U.S. Supreme Court to review Oregon's assisted suicide law

Hundreds gather in Madison to learn about stem cells, Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act and medical conscience rights

Women meet in Madison to talk about bad effects they've been living with since having abortion

Eucharist is at heart of church and its mission, says pope

After death of final Fatima visionary, many still believe Vatican has not revealed everything about third secret

Kids Chronicle: Moses brings water from the rock

Sr. Kathryn Hermes -- Those who make time for regular prayer find that it brings them three benefits

Kathy Hamer -- God's gift to us -- the miracle of life -- is worth celebrating at every stage

Charlie Martin -- Hope exists for those enslaved by drugs

Fr. John Dietzen -- Question about morality of male circumcision

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Seeking common ground to lower abortion rate

Notre Dame Academy applies to become an International Baccalaureate school

plus ... Capitol Report
Articles found only in the special section of Feb. 25 print edition:

Wisconsin Catholic Conference agenda seeks to bring community of conscience to policy debates

Wisconsin Catholics to gather at Capitol April 4 to learn more about public policy and to advocate

Bill seeks to protect conscience rights of health care professionals

Proposed constitutional amendment would affirm marriage as between a man and a woman

Some Wisconsin legislators say faith and politics go hand-in-hand

How a bill becomes a law

State's bishops discuss social justice, relationship to Scripture

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Bringing the church to those with disabilities
Bishop's Appeal helps parishes and parents to include all believers
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SIGNING MASS: Fr. Don Zerkel of the Milwaukee Archdiocese signs Sunday Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Green Bay. Susan Perrault, diocesan consultant for ministry to persons with disabilities, helps parishes arrange such services. (Rick Evans photo)
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Third in a Bishop's Appeal series
By Joanne Flemming
Compass Correspondent
A child was preparing for First Communion. But there was a challenge. The child was tube-fed.
What to do?
Call Susan Perrault. The diocesan consultant for ministry to persons with disabilities worked with the parish and the family to prepare the child for Communion. During the process
the parents indicated that the child could swallow if the Eucharist was placed on the back of his tongue.
Perrault suggested the parish order one of the long-handled spoons used for Communion in Eastern Rites and "Father practiced taking a bit of the cup" and giving it to the child, she said.
The parish gave the child the spoon as a First Communion present. When his mother brings him for weekly Eucharist, she gives the spoon to the Communion minister.
"It's perfectly OK not to do things the same way everyone else does," Perrault said, who describes her job as assisting "Catholic parishes, schools and programs in the appropriate inclusion of persons with disabilities."
She helps on a case by case basis, usually beginning with a call from a family asking for assistance in involving a child or adult with disabilities in faith formation and worship. Full story ...
Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal

Most U.S. dioceses pass audit
But abuse crisis is not over, executive director cautions
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Howard parish helps Haitians (Lent)
Sewers make backpacks, parishioners bring supplies, youth fill packs
New Manitowoc parish named for St. Francis
The city's six parishes will become one July 1
Urban expert urges inclusionary zoning laws
Neighborhoods need to have a mix of affordable housing if they are to be healthy
Audit encourages Catholics to remain vigilant
All but seven of the audited dioceses in the U.S. are in compliance
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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
Driving in the left hand lane (Lent)

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
February 27, 2005: 'So, on what does our faith depend?' (Lent)

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
February 27, 2005: Jesus' life and death show God's love (Lent)

Editorial -- Fascinating physics
Vatican scientist says scientific discoveries change how we see the world and God

Editorial -- Dioceses deserve kudos
Compliance with Charter good news
Sidebar: On the Web

Eye on the Capitol --
WCC ready to lobby on the budget

Guest Column by Br. Steve Herro --
We have chance to aid church mission (Lent)
Stewards are connected to the church's national and international mission

Foundations of Faith --
Ancient circuits offer new paths to God during Lent (Lent)
Twisting, turning, in and out As we pray, peace comes about
Sidebar: How to walk

Saint of the Day --
Being king not worth a war
Casimir preferred prayer to the crown, political intrigue

Patti Christensen --
Make Lenten journey a family pilgrimage in search of the holy (Lent)
Our search for the sacred is a quest for those treasures that will not rot

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

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