Young, old meet new bishop
in Manitowoc

	ADDRESSING YOUTH: Bishop David L. Ricken addresses sophomores at Roncalli High School in Manitowoc Sept. 18. His visit to the high school was part of the fifth and final regional gathering held around the diocese. (Rick Evans photo)

By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor

MANITOWOC -- Bishop David Ricken made a request to Fr. Dan Felton, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, in preparation for his fifth and final regional visit in the diocese.

"He wanted to see some snapshots of the lakeshore area," said Fr. Felton, a longtime friend of the new bishop from their time studying at Casa Santa Maria in Rome. "I think we accomplished that. It was a beautiful day."

On Thursday, Sept. 18, Bishop Ricken visited Roncalli High School, St. Mary's at Felician Village and the Waldo site of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, where he blessed the new Damascus Conference Center and presided at a regional Mass of welcome.   Full story ...

	• Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (Feb. 8)

 • Diocesan shrine marks 150 years
    Year of events marking reported apparitions will
    begin Oct. 9; Bishop Ricken to celebrate Mass

 • Cabbages fly at St. Denis Parish festival
    Third annual World Championship Cabbage Chuck more than a fund-raiser
    for Shiocton parish
    (includes slideshow with audio)

 • Help wanted ads

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for September 28, 2008: Responsible citizenship is required

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for September 28, 2008: Jesus uses John the Baptist to teach

 • Guest editorial -- Religion and the U.S. presidency

 • Faithful Citizenship -- Exercising prudential judgment in political matters

 • Foundations of Faith -- Paul shows how to be apostle, prophet, martyr
    Paul is a great role model of three-fold Christian life

 • Year of St. Paul --
    Saul, who became St. Paul, never lost his fiery, powerful love for his beliefs
    Paul put his all into the pursuit of his faith

 • Your Catholic Neighbor -- She offers service with a smile
    Trettin says faith tells her to volunteer her time and talents to others

 • Calendar of events

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