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Canon Law Simply Explained
I am currently in diaconate formation. I continue to pray that I will be ordained as a deacon next year. Your prayers of support and strength would be most appreciated, as well. While prayer is a huge part of formation, there is also a fair amount...
Reboot the Airplane?!
I had settled into my seat by the window, grateful the aisle and center seats were open. It wasn’t a full flight, so I had room to spread out and relax. I closed my eyes, hoping to catch a little sleep. My bliss, however, was short...
Reverse Advent Calendar
Discussing Politics
How to Discuss Politics in a Dignified Way Social Justice Essay “So, what do you think about impeachment?” It’s Thanksgiving, and once again we can count on Uncle Charlie to bring up politics. As we approach another contentious election year, how can we maintain our Christian dignity when...
Just Stop
Dear Fellow Pilgrims, Following the shootings in El Paso and Dayton last weekend, public discourse took its predictable trajectory. There was an outpouring of heartfelt empathy for the victims, their families, and their communities. There was gratuitous outrage by politicians. There were impassioned calls for reform...
Sunday: A Gift from God
We have more leisure than any people before in the history of the world, and we need it because, for many of us, our lives are so hectic and tiring. Fortunately, for most of us, there’s a different pace in summer. Many of us take...
Letters to the Faithful from Bishop David Ricken
In early September, Bishop David Ricken published an “action steps to accountability” report in which he listed ways the Diocese of Green Bay would commit to addressing the clergy sexual abuse crisis. Since that report was published, Bishop Ricken attended a series of listening sessions...
Safe Environment Accountability
In follow up to the *present crises facing the church, Bishop David L. Ricken, Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, reaffirms his full-hearted commitment to ensuring that all people will be safe within our church. He has issued “Action Steps to Accountability” plus several departments of...
Pro-Life & Post-Abortion Resources
The crisis of abortion is enormous. A tragedy of epidemic proportions, abortion is the leading cause of death in the world taking an estimated 40 million lives every year. 40 Days for Life is a world-wide campaign to educate, build...