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November 16, 2023

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Fr. Michael Warden on December 4th at Xavier Fine Arts

On Monday, December 4th, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host FR. MICHAEL WARDEN, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Greenville, WI, to present “BENEDICT XVI: Discovering the Truth” at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre.

This December marks the one year anniversary of the death of Pope Benedict XVI.

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives is an all-volunteer, lay Catholic ministry recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay. It exists to encourage and enable Catholics to “investigate their faith” through a variety of events involving speakers, live performances, films, etc. We gratefully acknowledge our collaboration with St. Francis Xavier High School, Appleton WI.

October 12, 2023

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Mike Iversen and Fr. Ben Pribbenow on October 23rd

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Mike Iversen and Fr. Ben Pribbenow on October 23rd

All are welcome to attend on October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre in Appleton. Mike, who serves as Director of Discipleship for SPIRITUS, will present “RELATIVISM & the FIGHT for TRUTH” at 7 p.m. Mike is a former Protestant pastor whose journey to the Church is tied to his discovery of the fullness of truth found in the Catholic Faith.

Also, newly ordained Fr. Ben will be available at 6:30 p.m. to meet and confer a special blessing unique to priests serving in their first year. He will also give a brief update at the beginning of the program.

No tickets are needed. More information may be found at: sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

October 6, 2023

Xavier Veteran’s Day Celebration

Calling All Heroes! To celebrate Veterans Day, we are looking for veterans from our Xavier and Appleton communities to come and share their experiences with Xavier’s 7th grade class.

In Social Studies class, the 7th graders will be working in groups compiling interview questions to ask the veterans.

Then on Wednesday, November 8th, veterans can arrive at 8 am for our assembly honoring their service and stay for the student interview and a light breakfast until 9:40 am.

If you know of a veteran that would be interested in sharing their story please email social studies teacher Blake Hensley at bhensley@xaviercatholicschools.org.

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Xavier High School Preview Night – October 16th

Join us with your child at XHS Preview Night on Monday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the Xavier High School Theatre. Xavier student leaders will introduce prospective students and their parents to XHS, offer tours and provide the opportunity to meet faculty and staff.

Reserve your spot at bit.ly/xhspn2023 or by calling Xavier High School at (920) 733-6632. High school is a time to put yourself on the track for a future worthy of who God made you be. We look forward to partnering with you on the future of your child.

To learn more about Xavier High School, please click here!

September 5, 2023

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives 2023-2024 – Investigate Your Faith! Series

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives 2023-24 – Investigate Your Faith! Series

All events are held at 7 pm on MONDAY nights at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre (located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton).

SEPT. 25 – Challenging the Entertainment Culture: Faustina, TV Jesus & Me – An Evening with Hollywood Producer, Actress & Singer MARIA VARGO

OCT. 23 – Relativism and the Fight for Truth
with MIKE IVERSEN, Dir of Discipleship – SPIRITUS

DEC. 4 – Pope Benedict XVI: Discovering the Truth
with FR. MICHAEL WARDEN – Pastor, St. Mary Greenville

FEB 5, 2024, – BE NOT AFRAID – Live What You Believe with Pediatrician Dr. EDWARD BAYER, St. Gianna Clinic

MAR 25 – He took a towel… A Holy Week Meditation by Fr. TIM SHILLCOX, O.Praem

APR 22 – God’s Healing through Music. Story & Art with Luke Spehar Acoustic Singer & Songwriter; Bob Kroll, Author of The Father Wound and Brian Keliher, Ars Deo “Art for God*

No tickets needed! For details, web search CIAFMO, call 920-450-3025 or email ciafmo@gmail.com; CIA-FMO is an all-volunteer, non-profit ministry recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay

September 5, 2023

Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3pm. Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen.

Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale. All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton, November 30 -December 10.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1pm performance on December 2^nd. The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.

For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org.

To visit the Xavier Theatre box office, please use the main theatre entrance, door #1, located under the arched canopy. 10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during box office hours.

June 1, 2023June 22, 2023

World Youth Day 2023 – August 6th at Xavier High School

The Diocese of Green Bay’s Office of Young Adult Ministry is hosting its first-ever local World Youth Day at Xavier High School in Appleton, WI.

Calling all young adults (ages 18-39)!! Join us on August 6th for a day to celebrate our Catholic faith together. The day will be filled with dynamic speakers, a food truck rally, Adoration, Confessions, Mass, and much more! Free childcare will be provided for children ages 2-12.

The first 100 registrants will be gifted with a fun prize!!

‼ Dessert and Coffee session with our keynote speakers

‼ VIP Seating for the day

‼ First-in Line passes to the Food Truck Rally

Register Here: https://www.viayoungadults.org/world-youth-day-2023 For any questions, please contact Katie Summers, the Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry, at (920) 272-8313 or ksummers@gbdioc.org

April 17, 2023

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host internationally known Catholic evangelist Roy Schoeman on May 1st!

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host internationally known Catholic evangelist Roy Schoeman on May 1st!

On Monday, May 1, 2023, in celebration of May as Mary’s month, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host internationally known Catholic evangelist Roy Schoeman. A former atheist, Schoeman will present “RESCUED BY MARY: The Miraculous Conversion of Jewish Harvard Professor Roy Schoeman” at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre.

Roy now travels the world to lead others to Jesus & explain the critical role the Jews still play in the Christian salvation story. Featured on EWTN, Relevant Radio, Radio Maria & more.

BOOKS:
Salvation is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History

Honey from the Rock: Sixteen Jews Find the Sweetness of Christ.

March 21, 2023

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Maximus Cabey on April 4th

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Maximus Cabey as he presents “My Journey Back to the Catholic Church” at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. This is a personal and honest story of his life.

For the past 30-plus years he has held ministry roles in Catholic, non-denominational and Eastern Orthodox churches, and currently serves as Child & Youth Faith Formation Director and Ecumenical Officer for the Diocese of Green Bay.

He admits that his departure from the Catholic Church was, in part, because he was impatient and immature. Cabey shares insights he gained that can help the Church understand and meet the challenges it faces today.

February 21, 2023

All Rise! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play 2023!

In this, our 16^th year, we are blessed to offer you a timeless, inspiring production celebrating the life, death and triumphant resurrection of our Lord. Strengthen your Lenten journey March 30^ththrough April 2^nd at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre in Appleton. This production is appropriate for all ages.

A video sampling of the show may be seen on the production website, www.newpassionplay.org.

For more show information or tickets, please visit: www.newpassionplay.org or call the Xavier box office at (920) 733-8840.

Open hours are Monday and Wednesday from noon to 3:00 pm.