THE COMPASS AND ON MISSION HONORED AT PRESS AWARDS: The Compass received six journalism awards from the Catholic Media Association (CMA) on June 21, including third-place honors as Best Diocesan Newspaper—Non-Weekly. The CMA convention was held in Atlanta, Ga.
The five additional Compass awards are:
• Best Editorial on a Local Issue — Non-Weekly, first place, Patricia Kasten, “Flat against the tax.”
• Best Annual Report — Catholic Nonprofit Organization, first place, Sue Simoens, Catholic Charities Community Report.
• Best Diocesan Printed Fundraising Appeal — Produced by Communication Department Staff, first place, Sarah Geitman, Catholic Charities, “Inspired to Act.”
• Best Seasonal Issue — Print Only, second place, The Compass staff, “The angel said to them …” (Christmas issue).
• Best Use of Graphics — Best Chart or Information Graphic, honorable mention, Sue Simoens and Patricia Kasten, “Timeline of Green Bay Diocesan Media.”
The On Mission Media Kit (magazine and e-newsletter) by Amy Kawula and Sue Simoens received honorable mention for Best Media Kit 2023.
STIPEND AND STOLE FREE STRUCTURE: Donations for Masses, funerals, weddings and quinceaneras at parishes in the Diocese of Green Bay have remained the same for more than 30 years. When the bishops of Wisconsin gathered, they decreed that stipends should be adjusted to reflect the current time. The new fee structure became effective July 1. It will not be applied retroactively to those who have already paid the amount from the former fee scale. The new stipend structure is:
• Mass stipend — $20
• Funeral stole fee — $75
• Wedding and quinceanera stole fee— $100
There is no suggested amount for baptisms. People are free to offer what they believe is appropriate.
FIRST PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAM GRADUATING CLASS: Prevea Health announced the graduation of its first class of resident physicians from the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine Residency Program in Green Bay. The graduates pictured above are Dr. Nana Merabova, left, Dr. Sarah Zeeshan, Dr. Kalpana Bair and Dr. Snigdha Kalidindi. The program Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics was established in 2021 as Green Bay’s first family medicine physician residency program.
“One of the most important contributions of our program, for the community, is it helps ensure resident physicians will establish their practice in Wisconsin upon graduation,” said Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health. “With a national physician shortage limiting patient access to immediate care, Prevea is actively trying to increase the number of physicians right here in Northeast Wisconsin, for both the short and long term.”
“Since 2021 and the creation of our program, Prevea has welcomed 14 resident physicians to our team,” said Dr. Manal Soliman, MCW-Prevea Family Medicine Residency Program director. “Our goal is not just to recruit the best and brightest resident physicians for our patients, but also to retain these talented doctors to better serve our community.”
As Green Bay’s only family medicine physician residency program, the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine Residency Program’s goal is to introduce highly qualified, independent physicians who are prepared to take care of patients in rural or urban settings and multi-specialty or solo practice as well as inpatient, outpatient, obstetrics, urgent/emergent care and academic or private practice.
Of the four resident physicians who graduated from the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine Residency Program this year, Dr. Zeeshan has decided to extend her career in Green Bay with Prevea Health by working as a hospitalist at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.
KC FUND TOPS $100 MILLION: The Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund (KCCF) announced that it has crossed a significant milestone by surpassing charitable grants of more than $100 million made to Catholic and charitable organizations since its launch in 2019.
KCCF has grown to become a prominent national donor-advised fund created by Catholics for Catholics.
Today, KCCF said it has more than $120 million in total assets under management and has distributed over 11,000 grants to more than 2,000 organizations across North America, Europe and Asia.
KCCF said this milestone is the result of donors who have leveraged the advantages of its donor-advised fund program to make a greater impact to an array of causes, including higher education, evangelization, religious formation and pro-life apostolates.
Those interested in learning more about KCCF can visit www.knightscharitable.org.
CEO BREAKFAST SERIES LINEUP: The CEO Breakfast Series at St. Norbert College in De Pere, sponsored by theDonald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics, has announced its 2024-2025 speaker lineup as follows:
• Brian Krenke, president and CEO of KI, presents “ESOP Transition – A Rewarding” Experience” on Sept. 24, 7:30-8:30 a.m., in the F. K. Bemis Conference Center at St. Norbert College.
• Laurie Butz, president and CEO of Capital Credit Union, presents “Leadership: A Balance of Results and Relationships” on Oct. 23, 7:30-8:30 a.m., in the F. K. Bemis Conference Center at St. Norbert College.
• Jeff Lonigro, president and CEO of Bemis Manufacturing Company, presents “From Fortune 200 to Family Business, Key Learnings Along the Way” on Nov. 20, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Bemis Manufacturing Company headquarters in Sheboygan Falls.
• Ashwani Bhatia, CEO and chief medical officer of BayCare Clinic LLP, presents “A Prescription for Resilience on Dec.18 in the F. K. Bemis Conference Center at St. Norbert College, De Pere.
• Abe Weber, airport director, Appleton, presents “More Space at Appleton’s Airport Will Take Customers to More Places” on Jan. 30, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Miron Construction Headquarters in Neenah.
• Rob Zerjav, president and CEO/managing partner of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, presents “From Intern to CEO — Making the Most Out of Curveballs” on March 12 ,7:30-8:30 a.m., at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton.
• Rashad Cobb, chief operating officer of Brown County United Way, presents “The Responsibility of Leadership” on May 22, 7:30-8:30 a.m., in the F. K. Bemis Conference Center at St. Norbert College, De Pere.
The CEO Breakfast Series provides an opportunity for local businesspeople to meet face-to-face with leaders in the business community and to network with other leaders in the region.
Participants can register for individual sessions at $60 per session or register for the entire series before Sept. 24 to receive a 25% discount.
A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Phil Hauck Scholarship Fund, which will benefit an individual pursuing a Schneider School master’ of business administration (MBA) or is participating in the Center for Exceptional Leadership.
Space is limited. Register at https://www.snc.edu/go/ceobreakfast, by email at schneiderschool@snc.edu or call (920) 403-3440.
For more information, visit https://www.snc.edu/go/ceobreakfast.