Church of Green Bay to grow by 266
at Easter

	GETTING READY: Bp. David Zubik welcomes Maisie Lin, a catechumen from St. Bernard Parish, Green Bay, Sunday during the Rite of Election at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. (Rick Evans photo)

Fifth in a Bishop's Appeal series

By Brian Kohls
Compass Correspondent

DE PERE -- "You bring a spark to the church," Bp. David Zubik told 64 catechumens and 202 candidates at the 21st annual Rite of Election March 4 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

"We are very grateful to you," Bp. Zubik said at the ceremony, which is part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

As part of their RCIA faith formation, catechumens and candidates gathered with their sponsors, godparents, family and friends for the bilingual ceremony, which moves them closer to becoming full members of the Catholic Church.

"The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion is a wonderful celebration when the catechumens and candidates celebrate being called by God," said Anissa Lodzinski, associate director of worship for the Green Bay Diocese.   Full story ...

 • Teaching more than dilemmas, controversy
    'Don't let people hijack church anymore on issues regarding the end-of-life'

 • Final trip to Thailand opens a new door
    De Pere man loses heart to orphaned children

 • Men's conference in Appleton set for March 24
    'Dr. Ray' expected to address 700 men at Esto Vir

 • Bishop to celebrate 10th anniversary (from Mar. 2, 2007 issue)
    Readers invited to contribute to section

L e n t
• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     The cross is the symbol of all symbols  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Michael Stubbs --     Gospel reading is a call to take action  • Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles		• Praying with Sunday's Scriptures Lent articles from previous issues: • Mar. 2, 2007 issue • Feb. 23, 2007 issue • Feb. 16, 2007 issue • Lenten fast and abstinence rules • Editorial -- Fasting for a purpose (2/9) 2007 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 23, 2007 issue)

S p e c i a l   S e c t i o n: Death and Dying

• Even the smallest are not forgotten     Funeral home cares for stillborns, miscarriages  • School students coping with adult-size griefs     Local schools offer support, prayer services, counseling  More in The Compass print edition:  • For a list of articles found only in the Death and Dying special section of the    March 9 print edition, see this sidebar.

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for March 11, 2007: The cross is the symbol of all symbols

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for March 11, 2007: Gospel reading is a call to take action

 • Editorial -- Code gives rights
    The church's 'Code of Canon Law' gives the laity both rights and responsibilities

 • Editorial -- Phony claim needs burying
    There's nothing to the burial site story

 • Br. Steve Herro -- Collection invites us to help poor
    Contributions will go to assist needy people in the U.S. and overseas
    Sidebar: Helping others

 • Phillip Schmitt -- Conversion requires a change in us (Lent)

 • Ann Froelich -- Conversion boils down to a journey of the heart (Lent)

 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures (Lent)

Sharing Our Faith   Articles on 2007 Bishop's Appeal • Church of Green Bay to grow by 266 at Easter (Mar. 9, 2007) • Catholic Charities uses 'hands-on' approach to spread Gospel (Mar. 2, 2007) • Tigerton area parishes believe in youth ministry (Feb. 23, 2007) • Stewardship plan rests on foundation of prayer, service (Feb. 16, 2007) • Bishop's Appeal calls Catholics to stewardship (Feb. 9, 2007)    Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use    Sidebar: Advancing the Mission update    Sidebar: 2007 Bishop's Appeal facts