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Fr. Jack Mullarkey's good run comes to an end with retirement

Sr. Pauline Feiner, parish director at Shiocton and Stephensville, celebrates 50th

Oldest U.S. Capuchin province celebrates 150th

Stewards at Holy Spirit Parish, Kimberly/Darboy, share talents with community

Pope and Bush discuss wide range of issues

Gaza Christians fear for their safety

Survey weighs effects of TV watching

Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk -- Slipping down bioethical slope

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Judge by what's best, not worst

Charlie Martin -- Getting over it when 'we're over it'

Fr. Eugene Hemrick -- Rating church music

Fr. Richard McBrien -- People convert, but old ideas remain

George Weigel -- Effects of Land O' Lakes still felt after 40 years

Kid's Chronicle -- Jesus teaches followers to be disciples

plus ... Senior Life
A special section found only in the June 22 Compass print edition:

Pope says lay movements help in care of souls

Assistance devices make hearing God's word easier

Keep eyes healthy with what you eat

Forgetfulness not necessarily dementia

Can fish oil slow Alzheimer's?

Retirement years offer chance to help others

Medication errors can be avoided

Retirement savings send scapulars to troops

Getting active helps seniors live better

Sisters' study tells scientists about bones

When it comes to retirement finances, play percentages

Retiree returns to work to give to his parish

Plan for future needs when building or remodeling

Dominican brother rides the rails

Relieve pain without prescriptions

Businessman's efforts reflect childhood kindnesses

Planning lifts burdens for survivors

Pope highlights different levels of Bible reading
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NOTE: There will be no Compass issue published on June 29, 2007. The next issue will be July 6, 2007.
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Couple find fair way in 'Fair Trade'
Store provides way to buy quality and improve the life of poor people
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SPECIAL ART: Baptiste and Miranda Paul show one of the Fair Trade art pieces they sell at their shop during a fund-raiser for JOSHUA at Nativity Church, Green Bay. (Rick Evans photo)
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By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
A poor barrio on the south side of Guatemala City offers very little to its residents. They do not have a sewage disposal system, clean water or electricity. No jobs are available.
A group of area women, frustrated by their surroundings, decided to do something about it. They established a medical and dental clinic, programs for mothers and babies, a daycare, and a scholarship program for children in school.
They did it all by running a craft program. The group, UPAVIM (Unidas Para Vivir Mejor or United for a Better Life), employs approximately 60 women. They make crafts from Guatemalan fabrics and sell the items through Fair Trade global marketplaces including Worldgoods in Green Bay. Full story ...

Pope's patience tries Vatican bureaucrats
Benedict continues to prove that he likes to take his time when he makes decisions

Bishop to ordain three
Mass will be at 10 a.m. June 30 at cathedral

New Finance and Accounting director named
Jason Haen appointed

Pro-life news good, bad, state director says
Abortion numbers continue their decline in state

Fr. Marty Carr dies
Oshkosh priest founded The Place 2B in 1974

Fun Run to benefit Catholic Charities planned for August
Aug. 25 5K run will start and end at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

Pilgrims return from inspirational journey
Tour group visits historic shrines in Eastern Europe

Photo slideshow from pilgrimage to Poland, Austria and Germany

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Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for June 24, 2007: God, the truth and oneness bring joy
for July 1, 2007: Christ gives us the freedom to love

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for June 24, 2007: Speech an important part of son's life
for July 1, 2007: Heaven is the true home for followers

Editorial -- Getting buy
Food Stamp program needs to increase the amount it allots for the first time since 1975

Editorial -- Making space for a saint
Doctor of the Church finds space on Web

Foundations of Faith -- First martyrs of Rome answered a higher authority
Martyrs of the first three centuries kept the faith as patriots of Christ's kingdom

Saint of the Day -- Young saint modeled purity
Largest crowd attended Maria Goretti's canonization

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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