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The Diocese has prepared a number of exciting and informative events
for those who want to enhance their foundation of faith.
Project Andrew Dinners with Bishop Ricken
 Bishop David Ricken invites young men to share a dinner with him and several priests in order for young men to learn more about the vocation to priesthood. This opportunity to listen and ask questions is for young men who are high school juniors or seniors, college students, and those older who are willing to look at how God is calling them in life. The Project Andrew Dinners will be held at Bishop Ricken's house in Green Bay.
Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 2, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.
To Register: Contact your priest or parish director, or E-mail Fr. Tom & Fr. Quinn or call them at (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293 (from 920 and 715 area codes)
Catholic Men's Discernment Group
Mass, supper, and conversation with guys who have similar questions are the key components ofthe Catholic Men's Discernment Group. For men, age 18 and older, who are open to the possibility that God may be calling them to the priesthood, these evenings give men fellowship and support as they discern God's call. The Discernment Group is held on the First Friday evening of the month, at 6:30 p.m. The group meets at Xavier House, 220 S. Michigan Street in De Pere.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
To register: E-mail Fr. Tom Long or call him at (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293 (from 920 and 715 area codes)
Seminary Visit Weekends
Young men are invited to check out what the seminary is like.
Encounter with God's Call Visit Weekend at Conception Seminary College
This is a discernment retreat for young men, age 16 and older, who are considering the vocation to the priesthood. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the seminarians as they share their stories of responding to God's call. Conception Seminary College is in rural Missouri.
April 17-19, 2010
Vianney Visit to College Seminary (St. John Vianney Seminary) at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
This trip is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as college freshmen and sophomores. Trip leaves the Green Bay area on Thursday morning, and returns on Saturday late afternoon.
November, 2010
Contact for either seminary visit: E-mail Fr. Tom & Fr. Quinn or call them at (920) 272-8293 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8293 (from 920 and 715 area codes)
 Catholic Youth Expeditions (CYE) - Camp! Hike! Pray!
Catholic Youth Expeditions has posted its 2010 summer expedition schedule, including the middle school expedition on June 23 (which replaces Steppin' Right with Jesus).
For more info, or to register, go to the CYE website.
CYE Basecamp is open each night from 6 to 11 p.m. Basecamp is located in Appleton at 1000 West Wisconsin Avenue (Hwy 96). Stop by for a cup of coffee and good conversation.
Please pray for this apostolate as it continues to grow and develop. CYE is operating from St. Joseph Formation Center in Door County.
Project Elizabeth Dinner for Young Women
 Bishop David Ricken invites young women to share a dinner with him and religious sisters from our area in order for young women to learn more about the vocation to consecrated religious life for women. This opportunity to listen and ask questions is for young women who are high school juniors or seniors, college students, and those older who are willing to look at how God is calling them in life. The Project Andrew Dinners will be held at Bishop Ricken's house in Green Bay. Sisters from the Diocese are encouraged to invite young women, and to come with them! Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Project Elizabeth poster 
Please register by March 10: contact Fr. Tom Long at 920-272-8293 or
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 Vocations Retreats for Young Adult Single Women: Choose God! -- Manitowoc
This retreat for young adult single women, age 18-35, is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc. The weekends begin on Friday at 7 p.m. and end on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25.
May 21-23, 2010 at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc
Contact:
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Camp Francisdan 2010: Simplicity
Middle school girls are invited to days of friendship, creativity, prayer, Reconciliation, the Eucharist, and more. High school and college gals who help with the camp will arrive on June 14, and sixth through eighth graders arrive at 1:00 PM on June 15. Camp ends on June 17 at 1:00 PM. Camp is at the Motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity (Holy Family Convent) in Manitowoc.
June 15 - 17, 2010
Contact: Sr. Mary Ann Spanjers, 920-682-7728 or
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Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
 This weekend experience is designed for youth and young adults who are high school juniors or older. Participants spend time listening, laughing, singing, reflecting, praying, and discussing their lives and heir relationships with God and others. It is an experience of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ: his life, death and resurrection! The days have us praying many of the beautiful prayers of the Church. Join us!
March 27-29, 2010 at SS. Peter & Paul in Green Bay
April 30-May 2, 2010 at SS Peter & Paul in Green Bay
October 29-31, 2010
December 31, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Applications are available from the Anchor Of Hope TEC website
Women's Come & See Weekend Retreats - Fond du Lac
The future lies before you . . . what path will you walk?
Discernment Retreat for single women -- age 19-40, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Agnes in Fond du Lac, WI. Weekends begin on Friday at 7 p.m. and end on Sunday at noon. No fee is required.
April 16-18, 2010 at Sisters of St. Agnes Motherhouse, Fond du Lac
June 4-6, 2010
Contact: CSA Office of Vocation Discernment 920-907-2310; e-mail:
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Dubuque's Got Sisters!
Are you a woman interested in checking out religious life? Join Dubuque area Sisters for a 24 hour tour of four tri-state area convents to share life through prayer, dining and storytelling.
April 9-10, 2010
Contact: Sister Jeri Cashman of the Sinsinawa Dominicans at 612-581-9291 or
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Vocations Calendar
2010
Project Elizabeth Dinner for Women: March 23
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Retreat: March 27-29
Catholic Men's Discernment Group: April 2
Dubuque's Got Sisters! Tour: April 9-10
Women's Come & See Weekend (Fond du Lac): April 16-18
Encountering God's Call Visit to Conception College Seminary: April 17-19
Project Andrew Dinner: April 22
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: April 25
Catholic Men's Discernment Group: May 7
Deacon Ordination: May 15
Commissioning of Parish Leaders: May 20
Catholic Single Women's Retreat (Manitowoc): May 21-23
Women's Come & See Weekend (Fond du Lac): June 4-6
Priesthood Ordination: June 5
Camp Franciscan for middle school girls: June 15-17
Seminarian Collection: August 7-30
Project Andrew Dinner: September 2
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC): October 29-31
Project Andrew Dinner: December 14
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC): December 31-January 2
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