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Men's Mission embraces DR connection
Group of 12 builds new church for diocesan mission
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SHARING GIFTS: Fr. Mike Seis and Dcns. Nick Williams and Gib Schmidt (far right) distribute jump ropes to children inside the new church built by the N.E. Wisconsin Men's Mission. (Submitted photo) |
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By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
Cal Martin of Kaukauna, founder of the N.E. Wisconsin Men's Mission, has fond memories of his many service trips, but a recent outreach project near Sabana Larga in the Dominican Republic may stand out among them.
"For the first time in my 16 years (of mission trips) we completely finished the job," said Martin, who has also helped the poor in Belize, Nicaragua and Mexico. "We finished it in eight days and Fr. Mike (Seis) did a Mass on the ninth day."
Twelve men representing the N.E. Wisconsin Men's Mission built the 26 by 50-foot St. John the Baptist Church northeast of Elías Piña, home of the Diocese of Green Bay's mission in the Dominican Republic. Fr. Seis, a diocesan priest, serves two parishes, St. Teresa in Elías Piña and St. Isadore in El Llano, plus more than 90 settlements across the countryside. Full story ...

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Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for April 22, 2007: Watching, wondering and waiting

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for April 22, 2007: Fish offer many reminders of Jesus

Editorial -- Plenty to consider
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Calendar of events

Sharing Our Faith

Articles on 2007 Bishop's Appeal
New team members seek to enhance Education in diocese (Mar. 30, 2007)
Church beckons after careers in business (Mar. 23, 2007)
TV Mass attracts faith-filled, loyal audience (Mar. 16, 2007)
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
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