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The missionary ministry along the Napo River in the state of Loreto, Peru, is an extraordinary work. I went to Sta. Clotilde, Loreto, Peru in 2006 to learn about the mission so that I could be a resource for my Norbertine community. Many of the men who served in Peru had died or were in…

“For I was hungry you gave me food…” (Matt 25:35). Food prices have risen . Nonetheless, we still have access to abundant supplies of food in stores, at farmer’s markets, and from our own gardens. For our gardens, we have access to plenty of seeds, starter plants, fertilizers, and water from public utilities or from…

This will be an article with some updates and news about the parish. First, Fr. Jack MacCarthy had some minor leg surgery at the beginning of August. This resulted in an infection that required a short hospital stay. He is recovering well and we hope to see him back to full strength soon. We certainly…

Last week I wrote about teenagers, young people, and my experience of their faith and attitudes. That age group has always presented challenges to their parents and older adults. Teens and young adults are experimenting, growing, innovating, thinking, and building upon the previous generation’s thought and work. At times, they are making mistakes and becoming…

Many young people tell me that they do not need the Church, or the Sacraments. Because of that belief, I know that we need inspirational examples to guide them in the world. Of course, parents, grandparents and other family members can be examples of a Christ-like life, but many families are lost in the world.…

Owning a gun is a serious responsibility. In my youth, I was a lawful gun owner. In fact, there were no laws that limited gun ownership for hunters, except for convicted felons. At the age 12, I attended a hunter safety course. On my 13th or 14th birthday, I received a .410 shotgun as a…

Last week I wrote about some weddings that will require my absence a few days in July. In addition, I hope to get some days away for some rest and relaxation. Before I do that, Fr. Jack is going to take some days to be with family in Minnesota and in Northern Wisconsin. He has…

In the coming weeks of July, I have a couple of weddings for nephews and their brides. One nephew will be married in Appleton, and the other in Michigan, not far from Ann Arbor. I will not to be gone for long for the Appleton wedding, just Saturday, July 16. The Michigan wedding will require…

As I sat down to write this article this morning, the news arrived that the Supreme Court had ruled 6-3 in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which in effect overturns the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in 1973. The Dobbs decision will effectively throw the responsibility back to the states in…

Poverty, homelessness, hunger, food insecurity, addiction and untreated mental illness continue to ravage our sisters and brothers in Green Bay and beyond. As a Christian community, we are obligated to recognize the dignity of every woman, man, and child. Their mental or physical condition and economic status do not affect our positive recognition of their…