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	-- Posted: 9/28/2007, 2:29 p.m. Central Time Diocese of Green Bay warmly welcomes Archbishop Dolan as its Administrator GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sept. 28, 2007) -- The Most Reverend Robert F. Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, and other diocesan leaders offered reflections about the appointment of the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of Milwaukee, as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Green Bay.   Full story ...

	RECORD HOLDERS: The Weisse family, including mother Janet Weisse, gather for a photo at the conclusion of last Sunday's Community First Fox Cities Marathon. The 13 Weisse siblings completed the 26.2-mile run, earning a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. (Dick Meyer photo)

By Jaye Alderson
Special to The Compass

APPLETON -- Ed and Janet Weisse of Oshkosh gave birth to 14 children. On Sunday, Sept. 23, 13 of them broke the world record for most number of siblings to complete the same marathon. They crossed the finish line of the 26.2-mile Community First Fox Cities Marathon in Appleton-Neenah-Menasha.

But the other sibling, Peter, who died of brain cancer at the age of 3 in 1968, was very much a part of the group and the focus of the day as his siblings ran in his memory and to raise money for cancer research.   Full story ...

 • Bishop Banks to lead Compass pilgrimage to Rome, Paris
    Second annual tour will include stops at Vatican, Lisieux

 • Door County church turns 125
    St. Michael's building is classic country church

 • Whitelaw honors 100-year-old church
    Original church still exists and will play a part in the celebration

 • Who will keep inner city ERs open?
    Convocation 2007 speaker looks at changes needed in health care

 • Creating Catholic disciples among our youth
    Vital Youth Ministry takes root in diocese

 • Relevant Radio not directly affected by FCC fine
    Fine levied against for-profit branch of Starboard Media

 • Alternative to COTS homeless shelter in works
    Green Bay's New Community Shelter in mix, advises patience

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for September 30, 2007: Poverty of the spirit is the meeting point

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for September 30, 2007: Gospel serves as warning to repent

 • Editorial -- Papal colors
    When it comes to the environment, Pope Benedict XVI is seeing green

 • Foundations of Faith -- Thank Imperial Rome for Mass in Latin
    Why was the Mass said in Latin? Wasn't Jesus Jewish?

 • Saint of the Day -- A composer whose music stands the test of time
    St. Romanus wrote some 1,000 hymns

 • 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