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Catholic leaders applaud Brett Favre
'We are so proud of what Deanna and Brett have accomplished,' says Mississippi pastor
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GAME OVER: Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre announces his retirement at a press conference in Green Bay March 6. Favre played 16 seasons with the Packers, starting 275 consecutive games, including playoff games. He holds the NFL records for touchdown passes, consecutive games played by a quarterback, total yardage passing, and total number of passes thrown and completed. (Allen Fredrickson photo)
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By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
GREEN BAY -- While the sports world came to halt at the March 4 announcement of Brett Favre's retirement, Catholic leaders in Green Bay and Mississippi also paused to reflect on the impact the future Hall of Fame quarterback had on and off the field.
Fr. Richard Getchel, pastor at St. Agnes Parish on Green Bay's west side, presided at Brett and Deanna Favre's wedding in 1996, and baptized their daughter, Breleigh in 1999.
"I thought he would return, so it surprised me," he said. "I'm happy for him and the family. I sent Deanna an e-mail. She wrote back thanking me for my concern, which was nice."
Norbertine Fr. James Baraniak, chaplain for the Packers, attempted to reach the Favres in the days prior to the announcement. He was unaware of the pending retirement. Instead, Fr. Baraniak sought to share a special invitation. Full story ...

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