Holy Communion Under Both Kinds
Beginning on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi), June 2, 2024, the diocesan practice of receiving Holy Communion from the Cup will be encouraged during specific liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
This video is intended to assist pastors and pastoral leaders introduce this reality to parishioners diocese wide. This video can be viewed here or downloaded at https://vimeo.com/950613179. The full Pastoral Instruction is available for download here below and pastors, pastoral leaders and parishioners are encouraged to read it and prayerfully reflect on it.
Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood | Retrospective Video & Full-Length Video
On Saturday, May 25th, 2024, Fr. Juan-Carlos Altamirano Herrera & Fr. Mark Rydell were ordained to the priesthood at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. The video presented here is also available for social sharing on Facebook or download at https://vimeo.com/950421208. If you would like to view full-length video from the livestream of this liturgy visit https://vimeo.com/930414941.
Faithful Citizenship & 2024 Election Year
Our Catholic faith calls us to be engaged citizens. One way we can do this is by exercising our right to vote. How should we as Catholics approach key issues? How do we assess candidates? Check out our resource and landing page to help faithful citizens form their consciences and contribute to civil dialogue as they navigate the political landscape.
The U.S. General Election is on November 5, 2024.
Bishop David Ricken Issues Reflection on Synod - "A Reflection on the Synod on Synodality"
pdf CLICK HERE (110 KB) to download the letter from Bishop Ricken dated February 1st, 2023 on the topic of Synodality.
For more information about the Synod and Synodality with NEW RESOURCES posted for October 2023, visit https://www.gbdioc.org/synod or click the following link to download a PDF copy of the latest Synod update as published in the December 2nd, 2022 edition of The Compass : pdf Synod 2022 Compass Insert (2.12 MB) .
Entrust - Disciples on Mission Retreat
During this intensive experience, attendees will receive the vision, formation, and practical knowledge in how to carry out the process of spiritual multiplication. Thanks to the generosity of the Bishop’s Appeal, this retreat is free of charge for staff, volunteers, and parishioners within the Diocese of Green Bay.