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The Bridge-Between Retreat Center is looking for volunteers and sponsors

St. Catherine Book Shop celebrating 60 years by relocating

Youth 2000 retreat invites young people to feed the faith

School in Green Bay Diocese's Dominican Republic mission doubles in size

Students promote healthy, drug-free lives

Vatican says lay people cannot purify Communion vessels

Pope says military chaplains must keep the focus on peace

Christians in Iraq in danger of disappearing

Work proceeds on new English Mass translation

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- To think critically, we must know what that means

Charlie Martin -- We need to act when we fear for another

Fr. John Dietzen -- What about children and marriage?

Fr. Richard McBrien -- House scandal proves abuse lessons not learned

George Weigel -- In talk on Islam, Benedict did world a great service

plus ... Diocesan newspaper turns 50
Articles found only in the 12-page special section of the print edition:

High-flying Register takes aerial photos of all church buildings

First editorial lays out purpose of the paper

The Spirit felt effects of Vatican II

Bp. Robert Morneau: Current paper carries on a noble tradition

Circulation and advertising have always been a concern

Early Compass told many faith stories

Bp. Robert Banks: Sometimes column deadlines were tough

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Sisters open their home to visitors
Open house planned Sunday afternoon at Bay Settlement convent
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FRANCISCAN SIGN: Srs. Paulette Hupfauf and Rose Jochmann examine the font with the Sister Water mosaic panel. The mosaics are part of the Bay Settlement Sisters' new convent. (Rick Evans photo)
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By Patricia Kasten
Compass Associate Editor
Usually, when you attend an open house, you focus on what's inside. But you'll miss a lot if you only look around inside at the open house to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the new motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross, Bay Settlement.
The new 47,000 square foot St. Francis Convent, located at 3110 Nicolet Drive in Green Bay, is surrounded by 12 acres of wetlands. The Sisters built so that the building and its
surrounding land are ecologically friendly - and lots of fun to stroll around.
"A lot of the Sisters are out walking around the ground," said Sr. Rose Jochmann, a member of the building committee. "And that's something you didn't see in the old motherhouse."
The old motherhouse, built in 1880 and added on to over the years, was located on a hill. Full story ...
Sidebar: Open house

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Election 2006
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Bishops agree: Catholics obliged to vote
Voters will face a variety of issues and candidates, but voting remains our duty

Catholics invited to Faith Alive town meeting
Consultants and diocesan officials will be at the Nov. 9 session

Diocesan paper reaches golden jubilee
Actual history dates back to the 19th century
Sidebar: The North Wisconsin Catholic
Sidebar: Editors of the papers

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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
Bridging the Gap: A mosaic of talents, work

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for November 5, 2006: Find simplicity through God's grace

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for November 5, 2006: Searching for a unifying principle

Editorial -- Important votes
Wisconsin bishops give sound advice for 'Yes' on marriage, 'No' on death referenda

Editorial -- Celebrating 50 years
Diocesan newspaper finishes first half-century

Eye on the Capitol -- Voting foils aim of negative ads

Foundations of Faith -- Holy Father has a variety of ways to get around
'Go, Pope. Go!' Popes move by foot, train, plane or car

Saint of the Day -- Who took over for St. Patrick?
From childhood, Benen was devoted to Ireland's patron

Stewardship: A Way of Life --
Faithful Citizenship 2006 (Last in a seven-part election series)
Choose Life: Oppose the death penalty - Questions and Answers on Wisconsin's advisory referendum to reinstate the death penalty
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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