St. Norbert College kicks off fall semester with Move-In Day and Mass of the Holy Spirit
DE PERE, WI — The incoming class of first-year students at St. Norbert College (SNC) was welcomed with annual festivities and celebrations, including Move-In Day, Convocation, and the Mass of the Holy Spirit.
The class of 2029 arrived on campus for the annual Move-In Day and Convocation last Thursday, August 21, 2025. Students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate and welcome SNC’s newest residents.
On Sunday, August 24, the SNC community gathered for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, a tradition common to many schools and universities to mark the beginning of a new academic year. The Mass was followed by a campus cookout and games, and the day ended with fireworks over the Fox River.
Stats from the class of 2029:
- Average GPA: 3.55
- 89 members of the National Honor Society
- 11 valedictorians and two salutatorians
- 284 students participated in athletics
- 85 students were selected as captains of varsity teams
- Eight students played on state championship teams
- 53 students participated in choir or played a musical instrument
- 30 students participated in student government
- 29 students participated in community service groups
- 47 students collectively donated 600 hours of service
- 22 students participated in youth ministry
- Seven students went on mission trips
- Nearly 400 total students in the class of 2029
Bishop Ricken issues statement on Minneapolis Catholic School shooting
GREEN BAY, WI —Bishop David Ricken issues the following statement in response to the
Catholic School shooting that occurred this morning.
As many of our Catholic Schools begin their academic year today, we are deeply saddened by the
tragic news of the shootings at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, MN.
Please join with me in offering prayers for the victims, their families and all those who were killed and
injured in this senseless act of violence. Our hope remains steadfast in Jesus, as we mourn with the
entire People of God.
To the teachers, staff, and students across our schools; my prayers are with you for a blessed, safe,
and grace-filled school year. May Our Lady of Champion’s words to Adele, “Do not be afraid! I will help
you.” – echo in our hearts. Through Mary’s intercession, we ask for healing, peace, and protection for
our school communities.
See full press release here: https://dioc.io/pressrelease2025august27