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Mourners endure long lines for glimpse of pope at St. Peter's

President Bush calls Pope John Paul II a champion of freedom

Vatican releases death certificate showing causes of pope's death, other health issues he faced

Pope John Paul II's doctor says no disproportionate means were used to help pope or keep him alive

Cardinals to gather April 18 to begin selecting new pope; They'll look for someone who can address several major issues facing church

Vatican extends special norms to deal with priests who sexually abused children

Terri Schiavo case raises issues for all; The brain-damaged Florida woman died nearly two weeks after being denied food and water

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Lost is an important place for spiritual growth

Charlie Martin -- Sometimes when we ponder life's mysteries as they relate to our relationships with others, we learn answers

Fr. John Dietzen -- Question on being called "Catholic"

Fr. Richard McBrien -- It's time to consider effects religion has on politics, culture and society

George Weigel -- Democrats have to make Catholics feel at home before they'll be at home in party

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Reaching outside school walls
Diocesan education department helps schools, religion programs
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IF YOU NEED ME: Principal Rosemary Bartel observes 6th grade student Cole Waniger at St. Gregory School in St. Nazianz. Bartel also serves as principal at St. Mary School in Clarks Mills. (Rick Evans photo)
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Last in a series on the Bishop's Appeal
By Joanne Flemming
Compass Correspondent
When public schools need help with curriculum and teacher in-services or have legal questions, they turn to the state's Cooperative Education Service Agencies or the Department of Public Instruction.
When the Green Bay Diocese's Catholic schools and religious education programs have similar concerns, they turn to the Total Catholic Education Department.
The schools and the department have three types of relationships, said Lee Nagel, department director:
Information. "People look to us to cull through new ideas, new materials, new documents and provide them with a synthesis as well as what are the best ideas," he said. They ask department staff to "come up with what is most important because we don't have time to read all that." Full story ...
Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal
Pope John Paul II: 1920 - 2005 |

Funeral Mass and burial for Pope John Paul II
Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- 'J.P. II: WE LOVE YOU!'
Editorial -- Profound effect
Editorial -- Strange things happen

Coverage posted in Mar. 25 Web issue as "New since the print edition" articles:
Bishops reflect on pontiff as leader and friend
Sidebar: Prayer services for pope in Green Bay Diocese
Sidebar: TV, radio coverage of funeral, other Masses for pope
Text of statement by Bishop David Zubik
Web site links for more info.
Rome braces for papal funeral
Red-vested pope shows tie to the apostles
Conclave includes viable papal candidates from several continents
Pope John Paul II dies after long struggle with illness
Pope John Paul II: Voice of conscience for world, modern-day apostle

Longtime bookkeeper retires
Jean Counard served on the St. Joseph staff for more than 35 years
Experiencing life in Jesus' time
De Pere students turn back the clock during Holy Week

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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
'J.P. II: WE LOVE YOU!'

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
April 10, 2005: Following Jesus gives life meaning

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
April 10, 2005: Baptism: a new existence and new life

Editorial -- Profound effect
Pope John Paul's legacy includes making us see our commonality in the world's diversity

Editorial -- Strange things happen
John Paul deserves honest memories

Foundations of Faith --
Why did they go walking back to Galilee?
Where will you meet the risen Lord?

Saint of the Day --
Last pope to die as a martyr
Martin held out to the end against the emperor

Stewardship: A Way of Life --
Stewards mix church, business
Call to stewardship requires ministerial link between business, church
(Commissioned Ministry Leadership Formation Program)

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