Women Religious Celebrate Jubilees with Bishop May 20 at Cathedral
GREEN BAY, Wis. (May 16, 2012) -- Bishop David L. Ricken will celebrate a Sisters' Jubilee Mass on Sunday, May 20, at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay, to honor 32 women celebrating jubilees in religious life. A private reception for family and friends will follow.
Spring Celebrations Mark People's Commitment to Church Ministry
GREEN BAY, Wis. (May 15, 2012) -- The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay will celebrate people's call to serve the Church when it celebrates three special ceremonies this month.
Diocese Reaches First Step in Sainthood Process Bishop Baraga Declared Venerable
MARQUETTE, Mich. (May 10, 2012) -- Bishop Frederic Baraga now bears the title of "Venerable." The news of this major advancement in the cause for sainthood of the Catholic Diocese of Marquette's first bishop was announced today by the Vatican.
Blessing of a Child in the Womb Now Available in English and Spanish for Use in U.S.
WASHINGTON (May 9, 2012) -- Following Vatican approval, the "Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb" is now available for use by dioceses in the United States.
U.S. Bishops to Meet June 13-15, Discuss Domestic and International Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON (May 7, 2012) -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will meet June 13-15, in Atlanta, for their annual Spring General Assembly. The bishops will have a two-hour floor discussion on domestic and international religious freedom.
Catholic Communication Campaign Helps Church Evangelize Digital Culture
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2012) -- Catholics in the Diocese of Green Bay will have the chance to promote the work of the Church in the worlds of digital and social media, thanks to the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), which will be held May 26-27 in Diocesan parishes.
Bishops Appeal Ruling in Anti-trafficking Service Contract
Court Decision Poorly Reasoned, Dangerous;Threatens All Religious Charities
WASHINGTON (April 18, 2012) -- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed a notice of appeal April 17, asking a federal appeals court to vacate a decision by a Massachusetts federal judge declaring that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated the First Amendment in its contract with USCCB to provide case management services to victims of human trafficking, because the contract did not require USCCB to facilitate abortion and contraception. USCCB has also requested a stay of the lower court's decision until the appeals court can rule.
First Freedom Threatened at All Levels of Government
Bishops Issue Call to Action to Defend Religious Liberty
WASHINGTON (April 12, 2012) -- The U.S. bishops have issued a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect the First Freedom of the Bill of Rights. They outlined their position in "Our First, Most Cherished Freedom." The document was developed by the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), approved for publication by the USCCB Administrative Committee March 13, and published in English and Spanish April 12.
Bishops Invite Catholics, Others to Continue Fight to Protect Religious Liberty
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops continues to ask Catholics and all concerned people to pressure the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reverse its ruling forcing all private health plans -- including those of nonprofit religious agencies -- to cover sterilization and contraception, even drugs that may cause abortion. The Conference also seeks passage of the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act, which the Senate is expected to vote on soon.
The Conference has compiled several resources for parishes and individuals related to the HHS mandate.
Annual Diocesan Fund-raiser Tops $4.75 Million -- 95 Percent of Goal
GREEN BAY, Wis. (May 9, 2012) -- When Bishop David Ricken ordains five men as permanent deacons on May 19, the annual Bishop's Appeal will have played a role in their journey toward service to the Church.
The Bishop's Appeal, which has received more than $4.75 million in gifts, helps support the diaconate's five-year program of education and ministry formation in preparation for ordination. This program supports and challenges them on their way to becoming ordained servants of God.
Bishop Ricken Approves Marian Apparitions at Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help™
GREEN BAY, Wis. (December 8, 2010) -- Bishop David Ricken announced today that he officially approves the Marian apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help™ at Champion.
The announcement was made during a special Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help™ at Champion.
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