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	PAPER CREW: Compass staff gathers in the editor's office. From left are, Barb Gauthier, circulation assistant/receptionist; Tony Staley, editor; Amy Kawula, advertising/marketing representative; Chris Rosera, proof reader/typist; Jeff Kurowski, assistant editor; Patricia Kasten, associate editor, is not pictured. (Rick Evans photo)

Fourth in a series on the Bishop's Appeal

By Marie Gunderson

The day Fr. Ron Rolheiser came to speak in Green Bay a few years back, Tony Staley, editor of The Compass, was hoping for a decent turn out - 50-75 people. Though the popularity of Fr. Rolheiser's column was sure to bring a few spectators, the overwhelming response left only a few vacant seats in St. Bernard Church.

"There was a real spiritual need that Fr. Rolheiser filled that night and he does so every week in his column," Staley said. Along with Fr. Rolheiser, The Compass staff dedicates itself each week to feeding the spiritual needs of today's Catholics.

Amy Kawula, advertising consultant for The Compass has worked for the diocese for more than 18 years. "[The Compass] keeps you grounded in your faith," she said. "It sparks ideas and makes you want to learn more."

The Compass provides a different approach to news and society. In a world where violence and tragedy dominate the news media, The Compass offers a refreshingly positive attitude.

The Compass puts great care into its work to ensure every article is presented from a "moral and ethical standpoint," Staley said, which is what readers consistently find from reading the paper.   Full story ...

Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal

	Mass Times 2004-05 Fall/Winter Mass Schedules (from Sept. 3 issue)
	Lenten Giving/ Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 11 issue)

Lent
• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     People of prayer called to action  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --     Unity in Christ and in one another  • Patti Christensen --     Families working together can finish Lent strong  • Foundations of Faith --     Why do people kneel before wood or cloth?		• Praying with Sunday's Scriptures    Sidebar: Readings for the Week Lent articles from previous issues: • Feb. 25, 2005 issue • Feb. 18, 2005 issue • Feb. 11, 2005 issue • Feb. 4, 2005 issue • Lenten fast and abstinence rules 2005 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 11, 2005 issue)

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    March 6, 2005: People of prayer called to action (Lent)

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
    March 6, 2005: Unity in Christ and in one another (Lent)

 • Editorial -- Do right thing
    Needs of the poor must rank high when drawing up state and national budgets

 • Editorial -- What role for religion
    Diverse country leads to hard problem

 • Foundations of Faith --
    Why do people kneel before wood or cloth? (Lent)
    Relics remind us of how close God is to the saints - and us

 • Saint of the Day --
    She smiled at the scornful
    Colette set out to reform the communities of Poor Clares

 • Patti Christensen --
    Families working together can finish Lent strong (Lent)
    As Lent passes the halfway mark, it's time to sit down as a family
    and discuss it

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

 • Calendar of Events

	Articles on Bishop's Appeal 2005
• Compass brings news with Catholic perspective (Mar. 4, 2005) • Bringing the church to those with disabilities (Feb. 25, 2005) • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --    Driving in the left hand lane (Feb. 25, 2005) • Campus ministry fuels students' growth in faith (Feb. 18, 2005) • Bishop's Appeal brings Faces of Faith to others (Feb. 11, 2005) • Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use