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Green Bay seminarian Joel Sember lectors at Mass where cardinals get new rings

St. Mary Central High School, Menasha, presents big musical on Grand stage

Pulaski Girl Scouts receive 'Family of God' honors

More than 140 people have attended continuing series of Spanish-language adult ed. classes

Bishop of Baker, Ore., says the church needs to determine if pro-choice politicians are in heresy

Pope urges 15 new cardinals to be even stronger witnesses to faith

Opus Dei launches new website in 22 languages

Bishops call for immigration reform that will help both U.S., immigrants

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Gethsemane teaches how to give up resentments

Charlie Martin -- Work to bring out the best in you and others

Dcn. Mike Grzeca -- Cursillo is a short course in Christianity

Karen Johnston -- Psalms express our feelings

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Lent is full of saints with lessons for today

George Weigel -- European Union seems intent on expunging Christianity

List of articles found only in the Rural Life special section of the March 31, 2006 print edition

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Helping to bring spirituality home
Consultant focuses on family life in diocese
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FAMILY BUSINESS: Nancy Schmoll of St. John Parish, Little Chute, talks with Patti Christensen, the diocesan consultant for family ministry, at a recent diocesan conference. (Rick Evans photo)
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Last in a Bishop's Appeal series
By Patricia Kasten
Compass Associate Editor
"Families are looking for more ways to bring spirituality into their family life."
That's the observation of Patti Christensen, director of family ministry and infant baptism for the diocese of Green Bay.
She's reached it, both from her experience out in the diocese at speaking engagements and workshops, as well as the phone calls she receives in her office. She said most of the requests she receives deal with prayer and spiritual life: from family prayers and prayer spaces, to tips on talking with teens, to leads on which family Bibles to buy.
"Parents want to know how to raise their kids to be Catholic," said Christensen, who is part of the team at the diocesan department of Evangelization and Worship. Its work is funded, in part, by contributions to the annual Bishop's Appeal. Full story ...
Sidebar: Traits of a Functional (not perfect!) Family

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John Paul still popular year later
First anniversary of the death of long-reigning pope is April 2
Diocese again in compliance with U.S. Bishops' norms
Diocese passes audit
Sidebar: Reporting abuse
Men learn to be better fathers and Christians
Conference in Appleton attracts 450 men who are eager to improve their daily lives
Milwaukee protests HR-4437
Day without Latinos shows effects of proposed border laws
Sidebar: Green Bay protest
Two weeks in mission builds a new church
Fox Valley men get an eye-opener at diocesan mission

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Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
April 2, 2006: A look into the heart and mind of Jesus

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
April 2, 2006: Jesus' death and resurrection united all

Editorial -- Appeal needs you
As weekly stories have shown, the Bishop's Appeal helps fund many diocesan services

Editorial -- Compass website growing
Information and services are available

Eye on the Capitol --
Rent-to-own bill would abandon the poor one more time

Lent changes: During Lent, Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles will run in place of regular features such as Foundations of Faith and Saint of the Day. Those features will return after Lent. Read complete explanation in Feb. 24 issue. |

Jackie Staley --
Spirituality groups should aid parish life (Lent)
Lay groups are to contribute to unity within the church

Patti Christensen --
Charismatic renewal helped me 'Praise the Lord!' (Lent)
Involvement in prayer meetings changed life
Sidebar: Facts about Charismatic Renewal

Videos on lay prayer movements (Lent)

Praying with Sunday's Scriptures (Lent)
Sidebar: Readings for the Week
Calendar of events

 Articles on 2006 Bishop's Appeal
Editorial -- Appeal needs you (Mar. 31, 2006)
Helping to bring spirituality home (Mar. 31, 2006)
Kaukauna's Padre John serves far-flung parish (Mar. 24, 2006)
Students choose mission over Florida beaches (Mar. 17, 2006)
Young men invite God to help them discern (Mar. 10, 2006)
Brother brings social teachings to community (Mar. 3, 2006)
Faith comes alive for all ages at the same time (Feb. 24, 2006)
'I never saw myself as a very holy guy' (Feb. 17, 2006)
Ministry helps Hispanic youth encounter Christ (Feb. 10, 2006)
Appeal targets $5 million for the first time (Feb. 3, 2006)
Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use (Feb. 3, 2006)
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