Parish ministry marks new phase
in bishop's life

	ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? Bp. Robert Morneau talks with second graders who were preparing for First Communion at Resurrection School in Allouez. Bp. Morneau, who is marking 40 years of priesthood this year, is pastor of the Green Bay-area parish. (Rick Evans photo)

By Tony Staley
Compass Editor

Bp. Robert Morneau's life took a sharp turn nearly 1½ years ago. After 40 years in the priesthood he became a pastor for the first time, and that's brought major changes to his life.

Previously, he had largely set his own schedule - giving retreats, talks, workshops to bishops, priests, sisters and lay people around the U.S. and abroad, while assisting in diocesan operations and administering confirmation in parishes.

But as pastor of Resurrection Parish in Allouez, a Green Bay suburb, he finds the demands of the day often shred the best "to-do list."   Full story ...

• Sidebar: Biography

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    Ordination Mass is a major event for the church of the diocese

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    Relevant Radio asks for prayer partners

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Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
• Reflection on the Readings --     Called to be a witness to God's kingdom  • Explaining the Scripture --     Danger in taking words too literally		2006 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 24, 2006 issue)

Feast of Pentecost
• Reflection on the Readings --     Be open and responsive to the gift		• Explaining the Scripture --     Jesus has sent us the Spirit of truth

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for May 28, 2006: Called to be a witness to God's kingdom
    for June 4, 2006: Be open and responsive to the gift

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for May 28, 2006: Danger in taking words too literally
    for June 4, 2006: Jesus has sent us the Spirit of truth

 • Editorial -- Expected response
    Jesus warned his followers that they would suffer the same treatment
    that he received

 • Editorial -- Broadening Marian view
    Blessed Virgin was no plaster saint

 • Saint of the Day -- Norbert was a barefoot bishop
    A conversion experience led to founding of Norbertines

 • 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)