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Diocesan Retreat for Grieving Parents – October 25th at St. Thomas More in Appleton

Diocesan Retreat for Grieving Parents – October 25th at St. Thomas More in Appleton

This retreat is open to all grieving parents who have lost a child of any age, by any cause, no matter how long ago. This will be held on October 25th from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Community (1810B N. McDonald St in Appleton).

The cost will be $30 per couple or $20 per individual (includes lunch, dinner and materials). To register, please scan the QR code or visit dioc.io/griefretreat.

For more information, please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at (920) 272-8283 or at marriageministries@gbdioc.org.

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Building a Home of Joy and Virtue – August 15th at St. Mary’s site in Kaukauna

Building a Home of Joy and Virtue – August 15th at St. Mary’s site in Kaukauna

Building a Home of Joy and Virtue: A Presentation for Parents
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Joint Parish Center, St. Katharine Drexel-St. Mary’s Site (112 W. 8th Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130)

Hosted by St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist (and speakers from their Education in Virtue program) will present about cultivating virtue and building joyful disciples in families and in the home. It is through the development of virtue that both children and adults develop in relationships with Jesus and others and grow in holiness. This free presentation is aimed at parents, but all are welcome and encouraged to attend! No RSVP required.

Learn more at www.stignatiuskaukauna.org.

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End of Life Series “The Gift of Dying Well” – April 13th and 20th at Prince of Peace Parish

End of Life Series “The Gift of Dying Well” – April 13th and 20th at Prince of Peace Parish

End Of Life Series
Part 1 – Thursday, April 13th
Part 2 – Thursday, April 20th

This is a special 2-part series to help ease and provide answers for end-of-life preparations. Join us for a video presentation by Fr. Tad (April 13th) drawing on the rich tradition of our Catholic teaching. Area experts will share on pre-planning (April 20th). End of life decisions can be challenging.

  • What do you know about proportionate treatment in making health care decisions for yourself OR your parents?
  • Should I have a Proxy, a Living Will, a DNR?
  • What about morphine?
  • Is a ventilator required?
  • Are there benefits of funeral pre-planning?

Speakers:
Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, P.D.
Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia

Bob Walczyk Jr. — Owner and Director of Proko-Wal Funeral Home

Lisa McMahon, BSW — Director of Psychosocial Services at Unity Hospice

Christina Kabara — Attorney at Law Offices of Christina Kabara

Contact our parish office with questions or additional details at: parish@popgb.org or 920-468-5718

Prince of Peace
3425 Willow Rd
Green Bay, WI 54311