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Coat of Arms

GREEN BAY, Wis. (Feb. 10, 2021) –

 

When:             Monday, February 15, 2021 - 10:00 a.m.
 
Where:            St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
                        139 Madison Street, Green Bay, WI
 
Please enter off either Madison St. or Monroe Ave. The main parking lot is located on the north side of the Cathedral. Enter the Cathedral through the entrance off the main lot. You will be directed from there.
 
Speakers:      
 
Father John Girotti – Associate Moderator of the Curia-Vicar for Canonical Services
Shaun Johnson – Divine Worship Director
 
During this briefing, we will provide an introduction regarding the changes with the distribution of ashes at this time of COVID-19. There will be a demonstration provided, and there will be time for questions and answers following the demonstration. Masking and social distancing will be required at this LIVE event.

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Who we are: As friends and followers of Jesus, the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay is devoted to fostering households and communities of discipleship through the mission and ministry of the Catholic Church. We are missionary disciples striving to lead all people to the Kingdom of God. Established in 1868, the diocese is composed of 324,000 Catholics in 16 counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago. 

Contact: Justine Lodl, director of communications, at 920-272-8213 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or Sarah Gietman, communications coordinator, at 920-272-8209 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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