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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: “AI – Why It Matters to Pope Leo” by Terry Mattingly on April 27th at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: “AI – Why It Matters to Pope Leo” by Terry Mattingly on April 27th at Xavier Fine Arts

AI (an acronym for artificial intelligence) has been a major concern of Pope Leo since the beginning of his pontificate. He has spoken often about it and warned people of faith to be wary of the risks posed by this and other technologies that contribute to today’s dominant digital culture.

Because of the Pope’s concerns, our 2025-2026 Investigate Your Faith Series will wrap up its season with AI – WHY IT MATTERS TO POPE LEO, a presentation by Terry Mattingly, on Monday, April 27th at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. 

Mattingly is a nationally recognized veteran journalist and professor who’s been writing about religion in American life for more than four decades. (Check him out at Rational Sheep blog and podcast.)

No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

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St Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt Calvary, WI – June Retreat!

St Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt Calvary, WI – June Retreat!

Calling all current middle school boys! Bring yourself and a friend Monday, June 15th through Wednesday, June 17th to St Lawrence Seminary High School in Mt Calvary, WI for three days of field olympics, games, team building, and prayer.

You’re sure to have a blast living in our dorms, eating lots of food, making new friends, and growing in your Catholic faith! Cost is $50 and includes housing and food. Free transportation is available from select cities throughout the state.

Register at www.stlawrence.edu/retreats

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“Walking Together” – Fr. Bill Swichtenberg’s Experience with Pope Francis on March 26th

“Walking Together” – Fr. Bill Swichtenberg’s Experience with Pope Francis on March 26th

 Fr. Bill Swichtenberg (St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton) was one of 300 parish priests invited by Pope Francis to meet with him in Rome in February 2024.

Fr. Bill will share his experiences of that global gathering at the Appleton Public Library on March 26th from 6 pm until 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to this free event. 

Click here to view more information on Facebook.

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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: “Encountering God on Death’s Doorstep – Part 2” with Ed Jozsa on March 30th at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: “Encountering God on Death’s Doorstep – Part 2” with Ed Jozsa on March 30th at Xavier Fine Arts

When we kicked off our 2025-2026 Investigate Your Faith series last fall, this was a “hole” in our schedule. But once we heard Part 1 of Ed Jozsa’s miraculous NDE (Near Death Experience) story in October, we knew that Part 2 was the program meant for this Holy Week spot all along. 

On Monday, March 30th at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Ed Jozsa will present “ENCOUNTERING GOD on Death’s Doorstep – Part 2″, his fascinating account of mystical experiences that occurred during and after he was crushed and trapped in his car for hours following an accident. Coming to Appleton from Indiana, Ed will give a brief recap of Part 1 before continuing with his story that focuses on how his suffering helped him go deeper into Christ’s Passion and what it means to take up one’s own cross.

If you’re interested, click here to view a trailer for an upcoming documentary on Ed’s miraculous journey:

No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

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GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Assembly: “Women of Faith in Action” – April 18th

GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Assembly: “Women of Faith in Action” – April 18th

Saturday, April 18th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Crivitz (808 Henriette Ave 54114)

All women are invited to this gathering! The day begins with 8:00 am registration followed by 8:30 Mass with Fr. Dave Schmidt presiding. 

Our speakers are Dcn. Mike Eash, Director and Mission Team Leader for Green Bay Diocese and McKenna Runde, Director of Camp Tekakwitha. There will be a Continental Breakfast, luncheon, rosary, business meeting, exhibit area, DCCW raffle drawing and silent raffle.

The day should conclude by 2:00 pm. Registration is $30 per person or $125 for a group of five (5) attendees. All registrations are due by April 10th.

To receive a registration form or contact information visit our website at www.gbdccw.org and click on the Events tab.

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Honoring Bishop Robert Banks

Honoring Bishop Robert Banks

St. John Nepomucene offers our condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Bishop Robert J. Banks who passed away on January 25, 2026.

Bishop Banks was 97 years old at his passing from this life and served as our diocesan Bishop from December 5, 1990 until October 10, 2003. His motto was “Blessed be God forever.” To read more on the article from the Catholic Foundation, please click here.

To read the article from OnMission and funeral information, please click here.

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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: “Ask A Priest” with Fr. John Girotti”on February 2nd at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to announce: “Ask A Priest” with Fr. John Girotti”on February 2nd at Xavier Fine Arts

On Monday, February 2nd at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, join us for “ASK A PRIEST!“, an opportunity to have one of our Diocese’ most knowledgeable priests address their questions. 

No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.