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Joseph Molosky named president of Marinette/Peshtigo Catholic School System

Oshkosh Helping Hands plan to build houses for hurricane survivors

Sr. Lisa Alexander makes final vows as a religious

St. Norbert College alumni help repair post-Katrina damage on Gulf Coast

Diocesan mission school preparing for second year

Two courts OK same-sex marriage bans

Bosnian bishop tells alleged Medjugorje visionaries to stop

Embryonic stem cell donors and users face excommunication

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Our dissatisfaction shows our connection to God

Charlie Martin -- Go ahead, guys, call her

Fr. John Dietzen -- What's the connection of body and soul?

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Hard to address problems when we can't agree on what they are

George Weigel -- Western world owes much to Christianity

Kids Chronicle -- God speaks with Amos, a shepherd

plus ... Priests' Jubilees
A special supplement found only in the July 14 Compass print edition:

St. Gabriel, Neenah, founder Fr. Lawrence Stingle marks 65th

Fr. Donald Feller, 60-year jubilarian, served 19 years in Denmark

Fr. Jim Vennix, former Waupaca pastor, celebrates 50th

Varied experiences provide new perspectives for Fr. Dan Felton

Gresham native Fr. David Schmidt serves where he's needed

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NOTE: There will be no Compass issue published on July 21, 2006. The next issue will be July 28, 2006.
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Weekend affords plenty of time to play and pray
Camp Franciscan draws junior high and high school students
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WHO AM I: "Yes, you guessed it" shouts Mackenzie Einfalt of West Point, Neb., in a game of 'which Sister am I' at Camp Franciscan. Vivian Onas from Arizona (right) plays Master of ceremonies while Gild Alvarez and Deloras Gill from Yuma assist. (Rick Evans photo)
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By Anne Kiefer
Compass Intern
The fast-paced world of young people leaves little time for prayer. The 56 young women and girls of Camp Franciscan, however, found peace and solitude during their three days at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc, home of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
"Camp Franciscan is a vocational camp," said vocations director Sr. Marianna Merkatoris, "to have young women find out more about our life and to meet other young people."
The camp is comprised of two age groups. The 25 counselors are mostly high-school juniors and seniors and the 31 campers are mostly 7th and 8th graders. The young women came from eight states. Full story ...

Pope: Create home based on love, mercy
During a visit to Spain, pontiff says be open to life and model acceptance

Education department plans to restructure itself
Plans announced after six months of visiting schools and parishes

Bankruptcy filing possible in Milwaukee
Archbishop discusses situation church faces

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Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for July 16, 2006: We are all called to be God's witnesses
for July 23, 2006: Variety provides much needed balance

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for July 16, 2006: Jesus had reasons for travel restrictions
for July 23, 2006: Prepare with spiritual nourishment

Editorial -- Mixed blessing
Warren Buffet's gift to Gates Foundation not perfect, but better than his original plan

Editorial -- Drawing the right answers
Decision shows need for more studies

Foundations of Faith -- Vestments developed from togas and tunics
Modern chasubles and albs are descendants of everyday clothes for ancient Romans

Saint of the Day -- Friar led battle against Turks
St. Lawrence led fight against invaders, Lutheranism

Stewardship: A Way of Life -- Kiel, New Holstein, St. Anna parishes courting
Stewards use prayer to determine how best to use their gifts together

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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