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Sisters need our support
Annual collection for retired religious will be taken this weekend
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STILL SERVING: Retired Srs. Christine Martell (sitting) and Lillian Martell continue to serve the community. (Dick Meyer photo) |
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By Joanne Flemming
Compass Correspondent
Catholics across the Green Bay Diocese will be invited at liturgies this weekend to give back to the religious who served them in schools and parishes by contributing to the National Retirement Fund for Religious.
Last year, diocesan Catholics gave $421,326, said Sr. Mary Jo Kirt, OSF, diocesan fund coordinator. "Of all the dioceses in the United States, per person we are one of the highest in contributions."
Funds are sent to the national office in Washington, D.C. Communities then apply to the fund for gifts and grants, which are given based on income and the ratio of retired to total
members. Some 90% of what is collected is returned to women's and men's religious communities across the country to help support their retired members.
The Green Bay Diocese has about 300 retired religious, Sr. Kirt said, but many who served here no longer live here. Full story ...

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Priests promise to collaborate
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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- Jesus is THE Reason for ...

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for December 10, 2006: Embrace God's word and live it (Advent)

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for December 10, 2006: Luke draws upon the Old Testament (Advent)

Editorial -- Don't blame faith
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Editorial -- Focusing on social teachings (Advent)
Advent series responds to reader requests

Advent changes: During Advent, Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles will run in place of regular features such as Foundations of Faith and Saint of the Day. Those features will return after Advent. |

Outreach Program puts love into action for others (Advent)
Commitment to the common good leads diocesan group to help in Eastern Kentucky

Our idea of the common good flows from Trinity (Advent)
We have a responsibility to live actively as Christians within a larger community

It is inherent in our human dignity that we help others (Advent)

Advent prophets -- Zephaniah (Advent)

Praying with Sunday's Scriptures
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
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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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