NOTE: There will be no Compass issue published on September 5, 2008. The next issue will be September 12, 2008.
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BLESSED SACRAMENT: Bishop David L. Ricken elevates a monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament at the conclusion of a vespers service at St. John the Baptist Church in Howard, Wis., Aug. 27. More ... (Sam Lucero photo)
-- Posted: 8/29/2008, 6:02 p.m. Central Time
Bishop delivers message of hope at prayer service
By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
HOWARD -- Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, song and the first homily by Bishop David Ricken in the Church of Green Bay highlighted Solemn Vespers, Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. John the Baptist Church.
More than 800 faithful gathered for the service on the eve of Bishop Ricken's installation as the diocese's 12th bishop.
"It was really a celebration of the church gathered in evening prayer with the Lord present," said Bishop Ricken. "That was a great joy to me and the singing was beautiful. The whole thing was beautiful. I hope they take with them one or two words from the homily about hope, about being a participant in hope." Full story ...
-- Posted: 8/29/2008, 6:02 p.m. Central Time
Bishop Ricken installation offers blend of traditional ceremony, country music
Bishop outlines plan to help others to 'know, to love and to serve God' through the ministry of the diocese
ALL SMILES: Newly installed Green Bay Bishop David L. Ricken waves to well-wishers at the conclusion of his installation Mass Aug. 28 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. The former bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo., Bishop Ricken is 12th bishop of Green Bay. (Sam Lucero photo)
By Patricia Kasten
Compass Associate Editor
GREEN BAY -- In a ceremony steeped in tradition, full of the sights and sounds that mark the Catholic Church - along with a touch of country western music and a nod to Titletown's football heritage - Bishop David L. Ricken became the 12th Bishop of Green Bay on Aug. 28 in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.
"With faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ, and with the love of God in my heart, I do accept the pastoral care of the people of God in the Diocese of Green Bay," the bishop said after the letter of apostolic appointment from Pope Benedict XVI was read by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio. Full story and additional photo ...
FIREWORKS ALONG THE FOX: An evening fireworks display last Sunday, Aug. 24, marked the culmination of back to school activities on the campus of St. Norbert College in De Pere. Most public and parochial schools will welcome back students following the Labor Day holiday. (Rick Evans photo)
Guest Column by Br. Steve Herro -- Labor Day and Catholic social teaching
Take time to reflect on ethics of work and what the church teaches about labor