Prayers, walk launch 40-day vigil for life

	MARCHING FOR LIFE: Lori Koschnick of Newton, planner for the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, and piper Joe Reinke from Little Chute lead marchers from the Cathedral to protest abortion. (Rick Evans photo)

By Heather Chrudimsky
Compass Correspondent

Life is precious. That was the foundation May 8 for the nearly one-hour prayer service at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral to start the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil that seeks an end to abortion.

The afternoon prayer service was followed by a silent 10-block march to the OB/GYN & Associates clinic in the Medical Arts Building, 704 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, where the 40-day vigil will continue until June 18.

Bp. David Zubik told the 50-70 people at the service that the main purpose of the vigil is to find a peaceful way to end abortion and strengthen the respect for human life.

"The peace-filled intent of this observance over the course of 40 days is a reminder of the absolute sacredness of human life," Bp. Zubik said. Full story ...

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Write to the sisters Honor the jubilee sisters for all they have given by sending a card or note. Here are the addresses.  • Jubilee Mass celebrates 2,340 years of service  • Sister Dora Zapf always was 'a pretty wild one'  • Dynamic duo have served a sum of 111 years  • Two teachers, 50 years apart in ministry  • Photos of Jubilarians & message from Bishop (large file)  • For a list of articles found only in the print edition of the Sisters' Jubilees 2006     special section, see the light-green box, below left.

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 • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- Bridging the Gap: M.O.M.

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
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 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
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 • Calendar of events

Articles on   2006 Bishop's Appeal • Editorial -- Appeal needs you (Mar. 31, 2006) • Helping to bring spirituality home (Mar. 31, 2006)    Sidebar: Traits of a Functional (not perfect!) Family • 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)