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 • Jesuit priest and medical doctor to give workshops on Catholic view of life, death and life after death
• St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay opens $13.5 million Emergency Dept. renovation
• St. John Parish in Antigo to celebrate 125th anniversary April 30 - May 1 with production of "Late Nite Catechism," Mass and dinner
• Wisconsin Catholic Conference supports two life-related bills
• Parishes, lay people give thumbs-up to system allowing use of credit or debit cards to support churches
• New priests better educated, and more are coming from abroad, says study of ordination class of 2005
• U.S. Bishops' pro-life office hails Bush Administration plan to enforce Born-Alive Infants Protection Act
• Charlie Martin -- Other ways exist besides poetry to show love
• Fr. John Dietzen -- Answering questions about St. Paul
• Fr. Richard McBrien -- Terri Schiavo case involved many issues and was not an open-and-shut case
• George Weigel -- Election of Pope Benedict XVI delivers many messages about future of church
• Kids Chronicle: Philip preaches and heals in Samaria
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Pope Benedict XVI
Articles found only in the special section of April 29 print edition:
• In inaugural Mass, new pope takes up call to "feed my sheep"
• New pope enjoys verbal sparring with those who disagree with him
• U.S. Cardinals say new pope will support U.S. norms on clergy sexual abuse
• Pope Benedict XVI working to change public image from hardliner to that of humble servant
• Orthodox, Jews and Muslims reach out to new Holy Father and look forward to working with him
• U.S. Bishops Conference issues papal prayer cards, available at 'Bookstore' link at www.usccb.org
• Diocesan Catholics give their views about new pope
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Bishop: Pope shows he's pastoral
After returning from Rome, Bp. Zubik comments on trip and what pontiff will be doing
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RIGHT UP FRONT: Bp. David Zubik and Mike Brummond were in the front row when Pope Benedict XVI on the balcony was introduced to the crowd in St. Peter's Square soon after his election on April 19. (Joel Sember photo)
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By Tony Staley
Compass Editor
The hallmarks of Pope Benedict XVI's papacy will be carrying on the work of his predecessor, an emphasis on education and his role as pastor.
That's the verdict of Green Bay Bp. David Zubik, who was in St. Peter's Square when the new pope was elected and presented to the world.
In a meeting with the press April 21 at Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, after returning from Rome, Bp. Zubik said:
• "First of all, I think there's no question about it: He was Pope John Paul II's closest advisor. So you can know for sure that he will be continuing on the good work of Pope John Paul II." Bp. Zubik met the then Card. Joseph Ratzinger twice at the Vatican along with other bishops. Full story ...
• Fox Valley men challenge poverty in mission
Group leader says the poverty is the worst
he's seen in 15 years of making mission trips
• Gifts top $4 million to support 2005 Bishop's Appeal
Average gift is at $118.05
• St. John, Antigo, reaps stewardship rewards
Coordinator Lynne Henricks praises
parish response
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• Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
May 1, 2005: Obedience delivers promise and hope
• Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
May 1, 2005: Have no fear if suffering for justice sake
• Editorial -- Get to know him
Before anyone decides what they think of Pope Benedict XVI, first give him
a chance
• Editorial -- Interesting statements
Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out on much
• Foundations of Faith --
Could Pope John Paul be named a saint today?
Church officials reject making late pope an instant saint
• Saint of the Day --
Bishop exiled five times over heresy
Egyptian bishop was a strong believer in spiritual growth through
spiritual reading
• Stewardship: A Way of Life --
Stewards find and develop gifts
We need to become aware of our gifts and the gifts that others have
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• Calendar of Events
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• Gifts top $4 million to support 2005 Bishop's Appeal (Apr. 29, 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
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