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New symphony honors history of Lourdes High School in Oshkosh

Fr. James Herring, O.Praem., named prior of St. Norbert Abbey

Large turnout celebrates reunion of small Askeaton school

Antigo Marine laid to rest

Stevens Point sisters celebrate jubilees

Pope calls on rich nations to share wealth

Pontiff's talks defy sound bites

Church stands pat on Terri Schiavo despite autopsy

Mary Beth Bonacci -- Parents need to remember teens want love

Charlie Martin -- God is always with us, even at lonely times

Fr. John Dietzen -- B.C. or B.C.E.

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Pope was right to speak out on Italian election

George Weigel -- Marquette president loses sight of how to measure value

Kids Chronicle: Elisha rewards a helpful woman

plus ... Senior Life
Articles found only in the special section of June 24 print edition:

Capuchin volunteer refuses to become couch potato

Oshkosh nurse travels globe to do mission work

Homebound share group prayers

Advance directives workshops

Family honored for reflecting values across the generations

Risk and rewards are companions when investing

Kaukauna elder services reaches out to all seniors

Students bone up on bone loss

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NOTE: There will be no Compass issue published on July 1, 2005. The next issue will be July 8, 2005.
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Not yet senior: Still active after all these years
Some older priests prefer full-time ministry over retiring
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STILL SERVING: Fr. Tony Dolski distributes Communion at St. Francis Xavier Parish, De Pere. Although old enough to retire, he is one of several priests in the diocese who chooses to keep serving fulltime in parish ministry. (Rick Evans photo)
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By Joanne Flemming
Compass Correspondent
Why do some priests choose to remain pastors at age 70 when they could retire as senior priests?
There may be as many answers as there are priests over 70 who are still searching. For many, it's their way to help meet the priest shortage.
"Some are called to carry on after 70," said Fr. Richard Allen, 70, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish, Neenah, for 20 years.
However, he also thinks that the church's allowing senior priests to remain at their posts is a means of "not facing the problem of ... vocations honestly. I do worry that our church
is simply not facing the real problem ... in some way I am helping the church to avoid facing it."
Fr. Allen estimated that "there are more diocesan priests over 70 serving on a very regular basis than under." While he finds "that scary," he "marvels at the dedication of so many priests."
Figures from the diocese show there are twice as many priests under 70 serving full-time, as there are priests over 70 serving full or part-time.
"If it weren't for the senior clergy, the parishes of this diocese would be greatly under served," said Fr. Paul Demuth, diocesan vicar for ministers. Full story ...
Sidebar: Who is serving
Sidebar: Who they are

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Mass Times
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Providing a sympathetic ear
Pastoral experience will help, says new guardian of doctrine
Groups ponder schools' future
Proposal considers ways to guarantee the financial solvency of Catholic schools
Diocese announces parish mergers
Retreat leader dies
Priest also known for his financial leadership skills

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Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
June 26, 2005: Little things were concerns of Jesus
July 3, 2005: To do God's will is the only choice

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
June 26, 2005: Transformed in our union with Christ
July 3, 2005: The Spirit, not the law, brings life

Editorial -- Worthy of respect
Most Catholics have probably never heard of this man, despite how much he helped us

Editorial -- Doing justice to the Fourth
Reasons to celebrate and for us to improve

Foundations of Faith --
'Mine! Mine! Mine!' can lead down a bad, bad road
Lust and greed isolate us from others and lead to cold hearts

Saint of the Day --
Their memory, not names, lives on
Paul and Peter among these first martyrs of Rome

Stewardship: A Way of Life --
Stewards experience God's grace
For much of her life she was haunted by her anger for this one man

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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