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	-- Posted: 11/17/2006, 5:21 p.m. Central Time Texts of Bishops' statements For the texts of statements the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved at their fall meeting, covering: • Iraq, • "Married Love and the Gift of Life," • "Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral      Care" and • "Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper: On Preparing to Receive      Christ Worthily in the Eucharist" go to www.usccb.org/bishops/index.shtml.

	TOWN MEETING: John Reid and Maureen Gallagher of The Reid Group lead a listening session on the Faith Alive proposal Nov. 9 at Legends in De Pere. (Rick Evans photo)

By Brian Kohls
Compass Correspondent

DE PERE -- Some 400 people attended a Faith Alive project listening session Nov. 9 to learn more about a proposal for Green Bay area parishes to work together in nine different ministries.

In September, The Reid Group, a Seattle consulting firm hired by the diocese for Faith Alive, issued a preliminary report that called on parishes to pool resources and work together on adult faith formation, Catholic schools, evangelization, liturgy & music, outreach & pastoral care, peace and justice, religious education for children, stewardship, and youth and young adult ministry.

But the question-and-answer part of the listening session focused primarily on Catholic Schools.   Full story ...

	Just for Kids Kids invited to write Christmas essays (from Nov. 10 issue)

 • Bishops fund abuse study, ask Iraq talks
    Priorities and plans win approval, as do documents
    on contraception, music

 • Bishops react to results from election
    Votes on referenda lead to both gratitude
    and disappointment

 • Former Freedom principal accepts her termination
    Pastor also will leave

 • Prayer group helps students grow in faith
    Kids at St. John the Baptist School give up recess time to pray

Thanksgiving

• Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- From the bottom of my heart     Many people to thank this holiday, including God  • Editorial -- Give thanks, then...     We have a lot to be thankful for and a responsibility to help others in the world

 • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- From the bottom of my heart

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for November 19, 2006: What about the next world's wonders?

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for November 19, 2006: Jesus' word reaches all generations

 • Editorial -- Give thanks, then...
    We have a lot to be thankful for and a responsibility to help others in the world

 • Editorial -- Some good news for some
    Change meant some could go back

 • Foundations of Faith -- Prophecy is not usually about telling the future
    We are called to be prophets of God like Elijah, Deborah
    Sidebar: Prophetic literature in Bible

 • Saint of the Day -- A woman who led hundreds
    St. Hilda oversaw a double monastery of men, women

 • Stewardship: A Way of Life -- Stewards know where gifts come from
    By taking time to go on a retreat we can renew commitment to discipleship

 • 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)