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Compass pilgrimage to Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland -- May 10-21, 2009 (click for details)

Compass photo slideshows
with audio:
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• Retreat for adults with disabilities

• Parish sponsors cabbage chucking

• Catholics hold immigration pilgrimage

• Mass of Installation -- Bishop David Ricken

• Bishop Ricken appointed
to Green Bay

• Bishop Zubik farewell Mass

Photo slideshow (Flash not required):

• Bishop Zubik's time in Green Bay

Only in the Print Edition ...

• Catholic voters mirror general electorate in support for Obama

• Following Vatican forum, Christian and Muslim leaders call for religious freedom

• Italian cardinal says Humanae Vitae cut off church from many people

• Bishops address election, economy; Questions at press conference focus on election results

• Obama more forthright about religion; KC head says voters swayed

• Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Struggles with the church, old and new

• Charlie Martin -- How do we handle death? Creative power of God helps us through journey

• Fr. John Dietzen -- A Communion problem within many families; Should this man receive Communion?

• Guest column by Greg Erlandson, president & publisher of Our Sunday Visitor -- Five priorities for anti-abortion movement to save unborn

• Fr. Richard McBrien -- Clement of Rome: A pope and a saint

• George Weigel -- Answers to hard questions needed for serious dialogue between Catholics, Muslims

plus ...
Family Living

Articles found only in this special section of the Nov. 14 print edition:

• Couple returns home to family and faith; Sue and Dan Ritchie have rediscovered their roots by moving back to Wisconsin

• Grandfather, granddaughter
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• Grandfather an inspiration for Phillies star

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photo of Merlin G. Melmarik, who served in the Navy in the 1950s, standing with a photo of himself outside All Saints Church in Denmark Nov. 7, 2008, following a Mass honoring veterans

VETERANS DAY: In observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, special observances were held around the Green Bay Diocese. Merlin G. Melmarik, who served in the Navy in the 1950s, stands with a photo of himself outside All Saints Church in Denmark Nov. 7 following a Mass honoring veterans. (Rick Evans photo)

Other News

	Just for Kids • Just for Kids Annual Christmas essay contest (Nov. 7 issue)

	• Wanted: photos of family Advent activities (Oct. 31 issue)

• Parish leaders learn ways to improve ministry, service
Leadership Convocation offers workshops on
parish life, sacraments, prayer

• Thanksgiving Interfaith prayer service is Nov. 25
Bishop Ricken to attend service, deliver reflection
(Thanksgiving)

• Free Thanksgiving meals offered around diocese
(Thanksgiving)

• Xavier earns 2nd Honor Roll Award

• Praising God in a special way
Diocese offers retreats for adults with cognitive disabilities
(includes slideshow with audio)

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Columns

• Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
for November 16, 2008: Unused talents weigh us down

• Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
for November 16, 2008: Financial return is not the goal

• Editorial -- An unholy sight
Skirmish between Christian rivals at Church in Jerusalem shows need
for reconciliation

Features

• Foundations of Faith -- Seeing Jesus in a goat, a shepherd, a king
How the Old Testament let us know what Jesus would be like in the New

• Saint of the Day -- Only gold good enough for altar
German saint was bishop and goldsmith

• Your Catholic Neighbor -- Arendt creates prayerful space
Making worship more meaningful is goal of liturgical artist

• Calendar of events

Sharing Our Faith

Articles on
2008 Bishop's Appeal

• Project focuses on family (Apr. 4)
• Ready for summer relaxation? (Mar. 21)
• Diocese eyes adult education (Mar. 14)
• Diocesan youth conference will be held March 30
(Mar. 7)
• Program works to end domestic violence (Feb. 29)
• Workshop helps parishes manage business affairs
(Feb. 22)
• She's keeping the faith (Feb. 15)
• Bishops' Appeal helps Catholic Charities respond to crises (Feb. 8)
Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal at a glance
• Bishop's Appeal kicks off (Feb. 1)
Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use
Sidebar: 2008 Bishop's Appeal facts

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