Green Bay Diocesan CCW – Marian Day 2024

Green Bay Diocesan CCW – Marian Day 2024

The Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will be welcoming back Marian Day this year. Marian Day will be held at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in New Franken on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The theme this year will be “Mary, Virgin Most Powerful.”

Our guest speaker will be Father Edward Looney, Pastor at Sacred Heart Parish – Shawano, Author, Documentary Host and Podcaster. The day begins at 8:30 AM and a final farewell will be at approximately 3:00 PM. Your day will consist of Mass, May Crowning, reflections of Mary, lunch, Rosary, Benediction and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist.

The cost is $30.00 per person. Deadline for registration is May 13, 2024.

For more details, please call Paula Freimuth at 920.860.6682

FORMED Video of the Month for May – St. John Nepomucene

FORMED Video of the Month for May – St. John Nepomucene

The Joys and Challenges of Modeling Our Motherhood After Mary.

Join Sonja Corbitt as she shares practical tips for following Our Lady and looking to the Holy Family for guidance. Learn how to model your Motherhood after our Blessed Mother. 

You may view this video called “The Joys and Challenges of Modeling Our Motherhood After Mary” on FORMED by clicking this link: watch.formed.org/videos/the-joys-and-challenges-of-modeling-our-motherhood-after-mary.

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2024 Walk to Mary will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 4th

2024 Walk to Mary will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 4th

The 2024 Walk to Mary will be held at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 4th. The walk is a 21-mile pilgrimage from the National Shrine of St. Joseph at Old St. Joseph Church on the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. There are several points along the route to join if you wish to make your pilgrimage shorter.

A “Walk with the Children,” a 1.7-mile segment to accommodate children, families and individuals who are challenged to walk longer distances, is a part of the event. The walk kicks off with a prayer service and blessing and concludes with Mass.

To register or for more information, visit Walk to Mary Pilgrimage – 21 Mile Walk to Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.  Read more briefs >

November 8th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

November 8th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.

To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our eighth date and location is: 

Our ninth date and location is: Wednesday, November 8th at St. Jude the Apostle Parish/ Sacred Heart Church (located at: 519 Knapp Street in Oshkosh) from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. and Father Louis Golamari will be our speaker.  

Fore more information, please contact 920-323-3243 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.

October 11th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

October 11th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.

To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our eighth date and location is: 

Wednesday, October 11th at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, NOTE ADDRESS & TIME CHANGE: 119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna 54130 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. We will be praying with the Religious Education classes 1st – 8th. Newly ordained Fr. Pribbenow will be our speaker.

Fore more information, please contact 920-323-3243 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.

The First Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion – Monday, October 9, 2023

The First Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion – Monday, October 9, 2023

When: Monday, October 9th – Mass begins at 11:00 a.m. CT

Where: The Grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (4047 Chapel Drive, Champion, WI)

Short Description for Use: Join the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion on the grounds where the Queen of Heaven appeared for the first-ever Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion on Monday, October 9, 2023! Mass begins at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Bishop Ricken and his fellow Bishops from around Wisconsin. It will be a historic day for Our Lady of Champion, the Diocese of Green Bay, and everyone in attendance! Let us know you are coming by visiting championshrine.org/oloc-solemnity!

Additional things to know about the Inaugural Solemnity:

  1. Bishops and priests from across Wisconsin and the U.S. will concelebrate the Mass.
  2. The Solemnity Mass on October 9th will be outdoors behind the Apparition Chapel, rain or shine!
  3. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating for the outdoor Mass!
  4. Golf carts will be available for transportation to and from the parking lot for those with limited mobility.
  5. A social gathering will take place following the Solemnity Mass to celebrate Our Lady of Champion and her apparitions in Champion, WI!

Webpage with all information on the Solemnity: https://championshrine.org/oloc-solemnity/.

August 9th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

August 9th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.

To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our fifth date and location is: 

August 9th from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Marshall site located at: 1114 S 21st Street in Manitowoc 54220. Please park in the 22nd St parking lot and enter the church through the church ramp door next to the rectory door.

Fore more information, please contact 920-794-8276 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.

July 12th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

July 12th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.

To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our fifth date and location is: 

July 12th from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at St. Francis and St. Mary Parish located at: 9716 Cemetery Rd, Brussels, 54204.

Fore more information, please contact 920-794-8276 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.