Bishop in square for pick

By Tony Staley and Jeff Kurowski
Compass Staff

	Bishop David Zubik

The election of German Card. Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI "signals that the cardinals want to continue the strong, courageous, spiritual and pastoral leadership of Pope John Paul," said Bp. David Zubik on the day of the selection.

Pope Benedict XVI is a brilliant theologian who was very loyal to Pope John Paul II as his most trusted advisor, Bp. Zubik told The Compass in a telephone interview from Rome.

Seminarians at the North American College in Rome were "jubilant by the selection," he said. Many of the seminarians have gotten to know the new pope because he ordained many of them to the diaconate and he has paid special attention to them, Bp. Zubik said.   Full story ...

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

S p e c i a l   S e c t i o n : Sisters Jubilees 2005

Write to the sisters Honor the jubilee sisters for all they have given by sending a card or note. Here are the addresses.  • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --     Putting out the welcome mat of Jesus  • Days of consecrated life add up to 2,420 years of ministry     Forty-five jubilarians to celebrate their ministry     on April 24  • Listen carefully and you'll hear that call too     More than one way to respond to call from above  • Building dwelling places in the Father's house     From their places of ministry work, Sisters reflect upon the place where all     ministry is brought to completion  • Even in the darkness, God's light shines forth     Jubilarians give advice on coping with life's dark times  • Photos of Jubilarians & message from Bishop (large file)  • For a list of articles found only in the print edition of the Sisters Jubilees 2005     special section, see the box at left.

Fifth Sunday of Easter
• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     Jesus draws us back to our true home  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --     Christ is the living cornerstone		2005 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 11, 2005 issue)

 • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
    Putting out the welcome mat of Jesus

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    April 24, 2005: Jesus draws us back to our true home

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
    April 24, 2005: Christ is the living cornerstone

 • Editorial -- Speculation fever
    New pope should end speculation by letting cardinals say why they chose him

 • Editorial -- Making the right choices
    We should be happy with two

 • Foundations of Faith --
    One special ring belongs to the Holy Father
    The Fisherman's Ring binds the pope to the people, and all of us united in Christ

 • Saint of the Day --
    Italian doctor sacrificed herself
    The daughter who survived became a doctor herself

 • Stewardship: A Way of Life --
    Stewards find service rewarding
    Assisting others through Commissioned Ministry brings real satisfaction
    Sidebar: Learn more

 • Calendar of Events

Articles on Bishop's Appeal 2005

• Reaching outside school walls (Apr. 8, 2005) • Covered by a big umbrella (Mar. 25, 2005)   Sidebar: Amount raised so far • Service helps cash-strapped dig out of hole (Mar. 18, 2005) • Meeting the needs of burgeoning population (Mar. 11, 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