AUCTION SUCCESS: The 40th Annual Roncalli Pierside Auction achieved a milestone by raising approximately $10,000 more than last school year. This year’s auction resulted in more than $310,000 in proceeds — which included raising almost $3,000 more during the online portion of the event than in 2023. The auction’s proceeds benefit the students of Roncalli Elementary School, Roncalli Middle School and Roncalli High School, all in Manitowoc.
The 40th auction included the online component and in-person event. A diverse range of items were available for bidding online from April 25-29, which were different from those that were available at the in-person event, which took place on April 27 at Roncalli High School.
The Roncalli Pierside Auction provides funding for Roncalli schools primarily in the area of tuition assistance. About 65 percent of Roncalli families receive some form of tuition assistance. Gifts to the auction allow Roncalli Catholic Schools to continue serving students of all economic backgrounds.
The 41st annual Roncalli Pierside Auction will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Roncalli High School, 2000 Mirro Drive in Manitowoc.
ART CONTEST WINNER: Kennedy Sunita of Clintonville is one of 17 national winners of the 2023-2024 Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) Christmas Artwork Contest. Sunita’s recognition marks the eighth consecutive year that an entry from the Diocese of Green Bay was among the winners. MCA is a worldwide organization for Catholic youth, sponsored by the pope through Pontifical Mission Societies. The theme of the 2023-2024 contest was “Mother and Child.” The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay selects four diocesan winners in four age groups. The artwork of the 16 diocesan winners is then submitted to the national contest. All national winners receive a commemorative plaque.
SPIRITUS TEAM: Spiritus seeks young adults to serve as part of a missionary team leading students into an encounter with Jesus and igniting their faith. Spiritus missionaries live in community and travel throughout Wisconsin from mid-August to mid-May facilitating retreats for Catholic students in grades 2-12. Missionaries receive a monthly stipend, on-on-one mentoring, spiritual direction, food, lodging, health insurance and a $3,000 completion stipend. Applications are due by July 1. For more information, visit Spiritus Ministries.
VETERANS’ SUPPORT GROUP: Veterans Supporting Veterans meets at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 2771 Oakwood Drive, Green Bay. The next meeting will be July 3. All veterans are welcome to attend for fellowship and support. No registration is required. For more information, contact A New Genesis Sr. Mary Peters at mpeters@seas.org or (920) 499-1546, ext. 109.
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES COURSES ANNOUNCED: Courses in the St. Norbert College Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program have been announced for the upcoming school year. The MTS program, one of three graduate programs offered by the De Pere college, provides students with extensive academic grounding in Christian theology and enables them to think critically about pastoral application.
Courses that will be offered for the 2024-25 academic year are:
Summer 2024
- THEO 502: Historical Development of the Christian Tradition
- THEO 510: Integrative Colloquium
- THEO 560: Models of Ministry and Leadership in the Church
Fall 2024
- THEO 505: Christology
- THEO 540: Principles of Liturgy
Spring 2025
- THEO 501: Systematic Theology and the Theological Method
- THEO 589: Introduction to Spiritual Direction
Summer 2025
- THEO 506: Nature and Mission of the Church
Courses are designed to allow students to complete the MTS program in two and a half to eight years. All courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening, or on weekends, to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals. Courses are taught on-site from De Pere or Albuquerque, N.M. Depending on their location, students attend classes either in person or on Zoom.
For more information on courses, schedules or instructors, visit https://www.snc.edu/mts/schedule.html.
TUITION PROGRAM FOR HSHS EMPLOYEES: Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has announced a new upfront tuition program for employees called Resources & Education for the Advancement of Colleagues (REACH). HSHS, which serves patients in Wisconsin and Illinois, will cover up to $4,000 in tuition annually for its 11,000-plus employees, who are eligible to participate from day one of employment.
REACH allows employees to learn in-demand skills and gain career advancement without the burden of upfront tuition costs. The program will offer 1,000-plus courses towards earning clinical certificates; associate, bachelor and graduate degrees; skills certificates and high school diplomas to help full- and part-time employees pursue educational goals and expand their opportunities within HSHS.For more information, visit Hospital Sisters Health System Careers.