Two hundred and sixty Confirmation students gathered at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral for first Day of Encounter
GREEN BAY — The first annual Day of Encounter for Confirmation students was held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Two hundred and sixty students preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation from parishes across the Diocese of Green Bay gathered for the all-day event, which included Mass, talks, Eucharistic adoration, prayer teams and more.
Fr. Juan Carlos, parochial vicar of St. Pius X Parish in Appleton, celebrated Mass and spoke to the students about the Holy Spirit, listening to God’s call and vocations.
Kately Javier, the director of evangelizing catechesis for the Diocese of Green Bay, gave a talk about the sacrament of Confirmation, how to live with the Holy Spirit as a friend and guide, and embracing the sacramental life.
St. Gianna Clinic welcomes Dr. Clint Olson, family medicine physician, expanding access to care in De Pere and Green Bay area
DE PERE — St. Gianna Clinic has announced that Dr. Clint Olson, family medicine physician, will officially begin seeing patients on April 2, 2026, further expanding access to high-quality, personalized healthcare for individuals and families across Northeast Wisconsin.
Dr. Olson joins St. Gianna Clinic at a time of continued growth, as the clinic responds to an increasing demand for timely, relationship-based primary care.
“Welcoming Dr. Olson to our team is an important step forward in serving our community,” said Dr. Robin Goldsmith, president and chief medical officer of St. Gianna Clinic. “His dedication to family medicine aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that upholds the dignity of every person.”
“I am honored to join St. Gianna Clinic and serve the families of Northeast Wisconsin,” said Dr. Olson. “I look forward to building meaningful relationships with my patients and providing comprehensive, compassionate care that supports their long-term health and well-being.”
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Olson will provide a full spectrum of care, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and same-day appointments when available. His role will support the clinic’s ongoing efforts to reduce barriers to care and improve access for patients seeking timely medical attention.
St. Gianna Clinic, located in De Pere, Wisconsin, is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider offering services in family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, psychiatry, and fertility care.
Pope appeals to Trump and world leaders: Find solutions to end war
VATICAN — “I’m told that President Trump recently stated that he would like to end the war. Hopefully he’s looking for an ‘off-ramp,’” Pope Leo XIV said. “Hopefully he’s looking for a way to decrease the amount of violence, of bombing, which would be a significant contribution to removing the hatred that’s being created and that’s increasing constantly in the Middle East and elsewhere.”
Just days before Easter, Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for peace in a world wounded by conflict and violence.
In remarks to journalists on the evening of March 31, in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo addressed all world leaders, urging them: “Come back to the table, to dialogue. Let’s look for solutions to problems, let’s look for ways to reduce the amount of violence that we’re promoting, that peace – especially at Easter – might reign in our hearts.”
Read the full article from Vatican News here: onmiss.io/endwar