Two deacons ordained
for Green Bay Diocese

HUMBLE BEFORE GOD: Prior to their May 19th ordinations as deacons, James Heider and Robert Precourt lie prostrate before the altar and tabernacle in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. (Rick Evans photo)

By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor

The Diocese of Green Bay has two new deacons ordained for service to parishes. On Saturday, May 19, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Bp. David Zubik ordained James Heider of Holy Cross Parish, Bay Settlement, and Robert Precourt of St. Paul Parish, Plainfield, to the Order of Deacons.

"This ordination, the consecration of your call to God, you are called by all of us to be ministers of God's Word, ministers of God's altar, and most of all, ministers of charity," said Bp. Zubik.   Full story ...

Sidebar: Background: What does deacon do?

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Feast of Pentecost
• Bridging the Gap by Bishop Zubik --     Bridging the Gap: 'Yeah Archie...'  • Reflection on the Readings --     Pentecost calls us into true discipleship		• Explaining the Scripture --     Three reasons why Sunday is our day

 • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- Bridging the Gap: 'Yeah Archie...'

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for May 27, 2007: Pentecost calls us into true discipleship
    for June 3, 2007: Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier and more

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for May 27, 2007: Three reasons why Sunday is our day
    for June 3, 2007: Hear the message as intended by Jesus

 • Editorial -- More literal
    Look at new translations for Mass prayers shows what Vatican seeks
    to accomplish

 • Editorial -- Memorial Day 2007
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 • Foundations of Faith -- Women have been God's prophets too
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    Sidebar: The Magnificat

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 • Calendar of events

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