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At youth group, Allie was amazed to hear stories of the Steubenville Youth Conference. She heard of memories made with friends on the bus ride. Peers shared the impact Mass had on them. Allie envisioned Jesus being raised in the monstrance during Adoration, as she reached out for Him. Shortly after, a group from Xavier Catholic School in Appleton was formed to attend this year’s conference. Gifts to the Raising Vocations Collection made attending Steubenville possible for Allie and hundreds of other young men and women from our Diocese.

Garrett sprinted through the forest.  Sounds of kids laughing and footsteps flying throughout the woods echoed around him.  When Garrett signed up to be a Camp Tekakwitha Missionary, he never imagined he’d be dressed as Bigfoot and waiting for the campers to find him.  Yet, all Garrett could feel was incredible joy. 

The Raising Vocations Collection supports ministries that help young people discover Jesus and accompany them on their vocation journey. The Raising Vocations Collection kicks off on August 2-3, 2025. Individuals and families will be receiving a letter from Bishop Ricken asking for their support of the 2025 Raising Vocations Collection.

On June 24th, devastating back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.5 and 7.2 struck Venezuela. This is the strongest seismic event the country has experienced in more than a century. Please pray and consider supporting the people of Venezuela by making a gift to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Working through Caritas Venezuela and the local Church, CRS is already on the ground, delivering critical emergency aid and accompanying those affected as they begin the long journey of recovery. Your support can bring hope and relief to our brothers and sisters in Venezuela during this time.

Happy 4th of July from the Catholic Foundation!  In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. We will re-open on Monday, July 8.  God bless!

This long awaited weekend marks not only the beginning of summertime and outdoor grilling season, but also Memorial Day.  We honor and celebrate those who have given their lives to serving our country.  We would like to also thank those who have remembered the Catholic Foundation in their will. Happy Memorial Day from the Catholic

As we begin the season of Easter, this call invites each of us to live our faith more intentionally. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are central practices that help draw us closer to Christ and bring His love to others. One meaningful way to do this is through the CRS Rice Bowl program. CRS Rice Bowl Grant Applications are open April 7 – June 1, 2026. See how you can put your faith into action today.

Due to the forecast of severe snowfall this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Spring Crozier Mass scheduled for Sunday, March 15.

Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting the Bishop’s Appeal and for all you do to create a brighter future for our Church. Your dedication and prayers make a tremendous difference. Please stay safe and warm this weekend, and blessings to you and your loved ones this Lenten season.

Nearly 20 years ago, the Catholic Foundation and the Diocese of Green Bay began the Advancing the Mission capital campaign with a goal of supporting our parishes, and establishing endowments for leadership development, lifelong catechesis, priestly retirement care and evangelization. Today those endowments continue to help our parishes and young people in creating opportunities to encounter Christ in meaningful ways. Thanks to the Catholic Foundation’s Advancing the Mission Evangelization grant, the Jesuit Retreat House (JRH) has been able to offer and expand its Spanish language silent preached retreat, an experience that is transforming lives and strengthening the Hispanic Catholic community in the Diocese of Green Bay.

Su donación al Llamado del Obispo brinda capacitación, apoyo y recursos de la Oficina Diocesana de Evangelización y Catequesis para educadores religiosos como Delia. Esta formación la ha preparado para ayudar a más niños a descubrir a Jesús y encontrar esperanza en Él.