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Bp. David Zubik announces appointments and assignments for priests and deacons

Six School Sisters of St. Francis celebrate jubilees of profession

Young adults team up to put retreat house in shipshape

Pro-life outlook generally bright in Wisconsin, says head of Wisconsin Right to Life

Campus ministry makes students feel welcome at UW-Madison

Wisconsin Catholic Conference praises governor's actions on two bills

CARE award winner devoted to good deeds

Students consider what Jesus wants of them

Federal court includes Vatican as defendant in abuse suit

Use dialogue and an open mind in dealings with Iran, church representatives say

Churches caught up in World Cup fever

Pope: God is love, not an aloof being

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk -- Take state of the patient into consideration when deciding

Kathy Hamer -- When things are bad, we really need three hands

Charlie Martin -- When everything seems dark, we need to see differently

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Painful as goodbyes can be, they can bring joy

Fr. John Dietzen -- Were Jesus' words those of despair or trust?

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Four constituencies make up today's church

George Weigel -- Vatican right to wait out China

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NOTE: There will be no Compass issue published on June 23, 2006. The next issue will be June 30, 2006.
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Hmong Catholics retreat to Green Bay to refresh faith
Adults, young adults and teens participate in the annual event
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RETREAT TIME: Fr. Tom Long, vocations director for the Green Bay Diocese, interacts with Hmong youth during a retreat on June 10 in Bosco Hall on the diocesan campus. The retreat was sponsored by the diocesan Hmong ministry. (Rick Evans photo)
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By Brian Kohls
Compass Correspondent
Adult, young adult and teenage Hmong Catholics had their faith refreshed June 10 at their annual retreat in Bosco Hall on the Green Bay diocesan campus.
About 90 Hmong, primarily from Green Bay and Appleton, attended the retreat.
Dcn. Naokao Yang of St. Vincent De Paul Parish, St. Paul, was one of the presenters. His presentation included a discussion of the seven sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Full story ...

Look into vocation discernment struggle
Reality series now on DVD raises issues that young men face while in the seminary

Area teens to help house Katrina survivors
St. Agnes Parish will be the site of building project for Habitat

'Abortion affects everyone'
Post-abortive recovery requires several steps
Sidebar: Closing service

Layton oversees retreat centers, shrine
New operations director focuses on enriching personal faith journey

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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- Bridging the Gap: 'Father Knows Best'

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for June 18, 2006: 'To sacrifice or not to sacrifice?'
for June 25, 2006: Divine providence challenged in storms

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
for June 18, 2006: Feast celebrates our unity as a people

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for June 25, 2006: Grow in faith by getting to know Jesus

Editorial -- Wrong direction
Amnesty International should not move to change its position on the abortion issue

Editorial -- Changing clerical faces
Priesthood also becoming more diverse

Foundations of Faith -- One light shines behind a rainbow of sacraments
Remembering sacraments by colors reminds us of Christ working like the sun in all

Saint of the Day -- Strong opponent to Gnostics
Irenaeus understood the clear links between the Old and New Testaments

Stewardship: A Way of Life -- Stewards reach out and share
Chilton parish's diaper drive helps mothers, babies

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)
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