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Priests and parish directors gather with bishop at congress

Parish social ministry should be interwoven into all ministries

Women's groups given tips on recruiting younger members

Green Bay council helps host national meeting

Pope adds footnote to controversial talk on Islam

Vatican says the world is sleepwalking down the nuclear path

Foundress of U.S. nuns to be canonized

Aid officials say war on terror harms the poor

Many groups issue voter guides for fall elections

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Martyred abbot left us important message

Kathy Hamer -- Mixer brings many family ingredients together

Charlie Martin -- We need to forgive, but forgetting is different

Fr. John Dietzen -- Revisiting the question of hell

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Islam needs to practice self-criticism as Christianity does

George Weigel -- We need to examine the meaning of international law

Kids Chronicle -- Jesus teaches about gaining eternal life

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Gathered and empowered
Laity hears about their role as co-workers in the Lord's vineyard
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SING OUT: Janèt Sullivan Whitaker leads the singing at the opening liturgy at The Gathering. (Rick Evans photo)
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By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
"We came here today to become more empowered with the power of God's Holy Spirit," said Bp. David Zubik at the opening Liturgy for the 2006 Gathering of the Church of Green Bay. "We came here this day to be more enthusiastic about God's presence in our lives."
And enthusiastic they were as many people danced their way out of the liturgy to the closing song, "Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo," and on to hear some of the 125 speakers leading more than 200 workshops.
Seating in Schuldes Sports Center on the campus of St. Norbert College in De Pere was full for the opening Mass where Bp. Zubik emphasized the theme for the sixth annual Gathering, "Co-workers in the Vineyard," based on Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Resource for Guiding the Development of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, a document released by the United States Catholic Bishops in November of 2005. The bishop spoke about the common mission all share in helping to build God's kingdom. Full story ...

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Election 2006
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'God's mercy makes more sense than limbo'
Theologians appointed by the pope prepare to deal a fatal blow to limbo concept

Bishop to lead apology service

Two innocent men almost killed by the law
Death penalty not without flaws, or tampering

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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- Bridging the Gap: Referenda

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for October 15, 2006: Embrace God's word in your soul

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for October 15, 2006: Share in the spirit of Jesus' sacrifice

Editorial -- Keep net neutral
Congress needs to pass telecommunications bill that safeguards net neutrality on Web

Editorial -- Choosing a better way
Incident reminds us how to best proceed

Eye on the Capitol -- BadgerCare Plus will bring health care to more children

Foundations of Faith -- Why is the Communion host flat?
Altar bread changed over time, for various reasons

Saint of the Day -- Devoted to a life of service and of prayer
Italian saint lived a short but holy life of penance, prayer

Stewardship: A Way of Life -- Faithful Citizenship 2006 (Fourth in a Series)
Pursuing social justice to protect the dignity of all humans as Jesus did
Sidebar: Resources

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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