Saturday, June 2 after the 4:00 pm mass at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casmir Sunday, June 3 after the 9:30 am mass at SS. Associate Pastor . Laura Brown Director of Administrative Services . "That created a sort of jealously among priests and the archbishop." Please call the Parish Office to see a priest for confession (414) 374-5750. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 602. A. Thats a good question! Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. Due to Substantiated Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. Fr. But despite his heavy-metal name, Michael is no hammer. Father Michael Bertram, a member in the Capuchin Franciscans, for 18 years served as pastor at St. Francis of Assisi in Milwaukee, a historic facility located on North Vel R. Phillips Avenue and West Brown Avenue. Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki, ArchbishopOffice: 3501 S Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912 | 414/769-3300, Most Reverend Jeffrey R. Haines, Rector & Pastor, Auxiliary Bishop of MilwaukeeBishopHaines@archmil.org | 414/769-3594, ReverendJose Gonzalez, Vice Rector and Associate PastorJoseGonzalez@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. Wiesehuegel did a demographic study of St. Catherine and neighboring parishes. Mary Parish, West Bend. Both Aaron and Sablica were keenly aware that it wasnt easy for a black family to buy a property in a white neighborhood, and even if Aarons growing fame as a member of Milwaukee Braves team would help him, he knew that the vast majority of members of his race would never be treated as well. Now 67 and a priest since 1969, Hammer was first drawn to the problem in the early 1980s. Michael Bertram, OFM Capuchin Follow Us on Social Media "I have discovered that this call for justice in my own church is usually much harder to proclaim (and even harder to see accepted by its leaders) than any work I have done to bring about greater justice in the corporate and political worlds," he wrote in NCR in October. Hammer made fresh kielbasa, a potato-and-dumpling stew called kopyta, and pork loin stuffed with dried fruit. The congregation responded again in February 2011, saying it would not take action against Verhasselt, but that the second violation could be handled locally. Fr. David Verhasselt, then pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Oconomowoc, Wis., was apprehensive when the Milwaukee archdiocese's vicar for clergy, Fr. He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. Fr. Michael Lawinger . Ask yourself: What would Jesus want? Hammer said to the parents. 304, Thomas N. Hunt, DeaconTomHunt@stjohncathedral.org | 414/961-0332, Trevor Beach, Director of EvangelizationTrevorBeach@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. The couple divorced in 1971. Once parishioners at St. Catherine, the Kesters now belong to Holy Name of Jesus. Im really proud of the fact that I gave 110 percent effort and did my dangdest to be available to the people of the four parishes. At the end of the year, the archbishop said, he would consider reinstating Verhasselt, but there would be no guarantees that Verhasselt could resume active ministry. When in June doctors informed Crosby that their attempts to control the cancer in his body were failing, he described himself in a letter to friends as "surprisingly am embracing" the diagnosis that he only had several months left to live. Twelve years later, the tobacco giant agreed to add four health warnings from the U.S. But he hopes to cook for the archbishop, to share communion with him, too. By 2002, membership surged to 1,830 and parish income was $740,000. Verhasselt said he is content now that he can move on and minister in the community. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; I have the choice to either extend my term, or to use this opportunity to get closer to family.. Those kids saw more in Bertram than he imagined for himself and helped identify part of his personal call to ministry. There was debate over whether the plan to move was a good one. After what Erwin described as a period of prayer and careful consideration an all-parish vote was held. And toodles. This is a tough time to be a Catholic priest. Deacon Peter Rebholz Parish Deacon . His predecessor had led the three churches of Beaver Dam through consolidation and there were aging buildings. "I wait in joyful hope what is in store for me. James Schuerman, appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn, effective May 1, while remaining pastor of St. Andrew Parish, Delavan. The Polish congregation of St. Michaels, the Irish one of St. Patricks and the German parish of St. Peters had been combined into St. Katharine Drexel Parish. As his ministry expanded, he started support groups for transgender people and parents of young gays and lesbians who struggle with their childrens sexual orientation. Verhasselt allowed the letter to be read at a parish council meeting and he asked for advice on how to respond. Cloud, Wisconsin. Fr. Many parishioners think of you as a pretty holy man. Fr. I think it was a real call; how do I continue to reach people when we are purposely separated? Bertram said. Sometimes I journal at the end of the day, and write down what God is saying. Parishioners David Wiesehuegel and Norbert Stuczynski walked out of the Mass. Im not going to miss the meetings and discussions about budgets and the difficult decisions. Jeffery Prasser, from shared pastor of St. Rita Parish, West Allis, and St. Aloysius Parish, West Allis, to shared pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, West Allis, Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, West Allis, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, West Allis. Profound. But theres still so much good work being done by priests, he adds, noting that 25 percent of the worlds AIDS patients are cared for by the Catholic Church. Richard Fleischman, from administrator of Holy Rosary Parish, Fredonia, St. Mary Parish, Belgium, and Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Random Lake, to moderator of the in solidum team serving Holy Rosary Parish, Fredonia, St. Mary Parish, Belgium, and Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Random Lake. Mike Crosby was born Feb. 16, 1940, the third of four sons, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. 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HeartLove Place has anIMMEDIATEopening for aDelivery Driver! If you would like to make a donation in honor of Fr. Fr. A. Ill miss the contact with people of different ages, celebrating weddings, funerals, and baptisms, and being part of peoples lives. I certainly am committed to maintaining it, Bertram said. At this point in my life I see myself as a person who is always rediscovering my relationship with Jesus. Fr. A. There is certainly a need for spiritual directors in our communities, and Id like to get some more training in that area. But Dolan waved him off. Following his retirement from Milwaukee County, he worked for a few years with a small CPA firm startup. That space was available across the street, where a former furniture store and parking lot stood vacant. 4:30PM Saturday. Verhasselt's suspension and ultimate resignation rocked not only members of his former congregation but also archdiocesan priests. Fr. 2021 - 2023, Br. Serving with the Capuchin Franciscans, Bertram said this showed him real happiness, satisfaction, fulfillment and joy, and he also attributed a lot of his faith to his parents. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Copyright Aleteia SAS all rights reserved. "I was born a Catholic and will remain a Catholic." Fr. Many of them are young families, and two services in November included baptisms. Oblate Fr. It's FREE! Handicap access and other needed remodeling were addressed at SKD School for another $1.1 million. The priest found the ballplayer to be open to conversations about religion. A Look At Our Past Margaret Mary lived from 1647-1690. The congregation worshiped in a brick church built by Irish farmers in the 1840s, in an area where subdivisions are taking over farm fields. Before he departs from our Family of Four Parishes for retirement and his new home at the rectory of St. John Paul II parish, Fr. All are welcome, regardless of parish affiliation,, Uniting People Living in Faith and Truth (UPLIFT) Families is the religious education program serving the parents and children (K3-8th grade) of the Family of Four Parishes. Fr. We all dont think alike, and not all bishops think alike, either.. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee welcomed three new priests on Saturday, May 15, when Deacons Michael Lawinger, Michael Malucha and Timothy Schumaker were ordained at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Milwaukee. Fr. Salblica talk about racial issues in 1958 was significant. We are a people of different races and cultures - called together to form a community of faith, love, and service with one another in Jesus Christ. In his sermon, he suggested it was time the church take a look at three issues. Flinging a challenge to Burke, Hammer noted his parishs efforts to line up pledges for the Walk. Rev Michael G Barrett. Father Nuedling retired in the summer of 1993 and died on Jan. 29, 1994. After a while, they started asking in a serious way, and so much so that I thought, I have to go back and see if theyre right.. "I've tried to follow Jesus all my life as a Capuchin, and you have been part of this journey; for you I am so grateful," Crosby wrote in a letter to friends. Fitted with a hospital gown, gloves and a surgical mask, he was led to a patient named Tad, who said his parents were too ashamed of him to visit. How do you see yourself? 601, James Grzadzinski, Director of Liturgy and MusicJamesGrzadzinski@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. It obviously is not drawing the numbers we hoped.. I am very accident-prone, and it isnt a good week unless I spill something or hit my head. But Gross, who knows Verhasselt well, said he knew of no valid accusation. Sablica held to a singular conviction: The Catholic Church could be a powerful instrument in the advancement of the black cause, Bryant wrote. On Pentecost Sunday 2009, Hammer celebrated Mass at the cathedral to a full house. Michael Strachota, the new pastor at St. Catherine who also serves another nearby parish. What practices sustain your faith? Learn more. A. The consolidation of the parishes really wasnt done until June 13, 2020, when we dedicated the church. Yockey wrote that Verhasselt was obliged to contact him before going out on the call. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The property on which Our Lady of Lourdes was to be built was a valley. . Fr. St Francis of Assisi also had a long-standing relationship with the Black community in Milwaukee. Solanus, for whom Mike Crosby served as collaborator for his canonization cause, was named "blessed" by Pope Francis in May. His canon lawyer was not allowed to question the accusers. Christopher Klusman, newly ordained, appointed part-time associate pastor of St. Roman Parish, Milwaukee, and part-time to the Archdiocesan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry. When Bertram applied to the Capuchins the third time, he was accepted into the order. Eventually, he turned his attention to institutions and systemic change, becoming one of the first members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. He met once with the archbishop and other officials, also for a short time, and was told that he had been found guilty. I just think thats the cutting edge that the church needs to display, Bertram said. Cloud moved Bertram to become a priest. A. "But even these are extremely rare to my knowledge." Address: 1937 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53212. Before he departs from our Family of Four Parishes for retirement and his new home at the rectory of St. John Paul II parish, Fr. Paul Stanosz, from pastoral transitions minister and administrator of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Milwaukee, to associate pastor at St. Matthias, Milwaukee. Membership grew and an addition, including a new sanctuary, was built in 2000, the same year Verhasselt was formally named parish pastor. A new entry and new handicap access and rest rooms were also high on the parish wish list. In a scene similar to firings in corporate America, Verhasselt was told to collect his private belongings, leave the parish and not return. "It was a dying parish and I was sent to close it," Verhasselt said. Fr. Norberto Sandoval, from associate pastor of St. Helen Parish, Milwaukee, St. Alexander Parish, Milwaukee, and St. John Kanty Parish, Milwaukee, to administrator of St. Benedict Parish, Fontana. Feature Stories Should the church relax its condemnation of homosexuality? For nearly a decade, Bertram, and St. Francis of Assisi held an annual celebration for St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Puerto Rico. 110, Dale Westbrook, SextonDaleWestbrook@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. Mike Barrett, pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope in Milwaukee, invited participants at a presentation on Mary in St. Joseph's Parish in Grafton, Wisconsin, to write . Javier. Calendar. Sunday morning services were to begin earlier this month. Capuchin Fr. Our parish, which was established by Archbishop Albert G. Meyer on May 23, 1955, was named after St. Margaret Mary Alocoque. "He recognized that people, everybody, including institutions, were on a journey, so he met them where they were and tried to take them to the next level.". Crosby, who for two decades was the ICCR tobacco program coordinator, was also part of shareholder resolutions that helped lead to McDonald's restaurants going smoke-free; sought for the 1980s tobacco-food merger RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. to unravel itself; and challenged numerous movie studios to cease depictions of smoking in films, particularly those aimed toward youth. "He was always attempting to make the connections between what we believe in our heads and how we live and relate to each other in our everyday lives. Check out our latest news, upcoming events, and download a parish bulletin. We will get a bishop from Puerto Rico, we will get priest from Puerto Rico, and we really tried to make it as authentic as possible, Bertram said. Learning Spanish was difficult for Bertram, and he said it seemed like some people had the brain for languages and some people did not. Calvary, Wisconsin, at 10:30 a.m. "Mike's death leaves both a large hole and a huge legacy," said Franciscan Sr. Jan Cebula in an email. Above & Beyond Childrens Museum Will Finally Reopen, 4 Books by Wisconsin-Connected Authors Coming Out This Spring, Real Weddings: A Lovely Night at the Schauer Arts Center, Video: Milwaukees John Ridley Interviews a 2023 Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker. Her Clinton, Iowa, congregation has known the priest since the 1970s and hosted several of his retreats. He had long been awaiting its arrival.. (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility), Calling the church to constant conversion, His books and lectures also expressed the change he thought necessary inside the institutional church, as well. With headquarters in Chicago, it accepts married men, women and gays to the priesthood. addy85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8 = addy85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8 + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com'; Puerto Ricans resisted this stratification and continued to teach and learn Spanish. Surgeon General on all its cigarettes sold overseas. Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, in consultation with the Priest Placement Board of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, has appointed the following priests for ministry in the archdiocese, effective June 21, unless otherwise noted. Stephen Lampe, while remaining associate professor of religious studies at Cardinal Stritch University, has been appointed assisting priest at St. Joseph Parish in Grafton, effective May 15. Michael Sablica, about the couples ordeal. Gross agreed that if a priest is asked to officiate at the funeral of a member of another parish, church law obligates him to call the parish priest. Crosby, who held a master's degree in economics to go along with a doctorate degree in sacred theology, developed mutual respect with many executives and sought to explain in business terms how behaving morally was good for long-term sustainability. The Sunday night Mass draws young adults and is a convenience for many people who are unable to attend morning Masses. Wiesehuegel argued that St. Catherine was the fastest-growing church in the area and they should be allowed to remain open with their own priest. The call to the priesthood was there but he resisted it, working for 15 years as a nursing home administrator before entering the seminary. Milwaukee, WI 53205 414-305-3384 aveik@thecapuchins.org Personnel and Placement Office Brenda Cline Manager of Priest and Lay Ecclesial Personnel and Placement 414-769-3458 clineb@archmil.org Priest Placement Board Brenda Cline Facilitator 414-769-3458 clineb@archmil.org Services for Senior Priests Very Rev. It was a little over six and a half million dollars total and when I leave here well have about half a million left to pay off, Erwin said. Fr. He said he is speaking out now at the urging of his surviving siblings. As he was walked from the building, he was told to have no contact with parishioners. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee. .css-1q1joro{font-weight:400;}April 8, 1974, was one of the high points of Henry Aarons life. Q. In 1989, St. Catherine served 145 households. Men from every parish are invited to become Charter, During this Winter/Spring session of Beacon Moms groups, we will be discussing the theme based on Joanna Weavers book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. Whether you are, The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of ourGodremains forever. Isaiah 40:8 On the first and third Mondays of each month, we invite individuals to share and reflect, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. (Three weeks later, in a story about clergy assignments, the archdiocesan newspaper quoted Listecki as saying that he had been looking for a placement that would balance Verhasselt's academic, spiritual and physical needs.) As soon as you came up with a plan and communicated it you had to tear it up and start all over again, Erwin said. John Yockey, who could not -- or would not -- come to anoint the man. Crosby was especially critical of the church's patriarchal system and clericalism what he viewed as "at the heart of abuse in the church" telling a 1993 church reform conference in Toronto that it is "at the heart of the problems that are finding more and more people unable to trust what is going on in this 'family.' Emily Axt Director of Finance . Barrett is additionally appointed supervising priest of St. Joseph Parish, Grafton, effective May 15. Visitations will be held Aug. 10 at St. Bonaventure, and Aug. 11 at St. Francis Parish, in Milwaukee, both beginning at 5 p.m., local time. Jesuits active at Gesu and St. Patrick parishes, Marquette University High School, and the Apostolship of Prayer live on campus and are members of the community. With their ordination, Frs. St. Katharine Drexel Church in Beaver Dam is now ready for use, following five years of planning and construction. But his persistence and that of numerous colleagues would yield important victories at some of America's biggest companies. Milwaukee, WI 53207. A great deal has happened to Beaver Dam area Catholics since the arrival of the Rev. He went to Milwaukee's St. Joseph Hospital to see if there were any AIDS patients in hospice care. Later that year, he asked his order to purchase stock in both Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds, the nation's largest tobacco companies, in order to address concerns as a shareholder. "He would not tell me what it was about at all," Verhasselt said, speaking publicly on the matter for the first time. He regularly explored Jesus' Gospel of the "kindom," as he described it, and a Trinitarian understanding of God. I am at peace and very thankful for this peace. No formal action has been taken. It was on the issue of climate change that the faith-based investors and Crosby saw some of its most substantial achievements. Javier Guativa, newly ordained, to shared associate pastor of St. Alexander Parish, Milwaukee, St. Helen Parish, Milwaukee, and St. John Kanty Parish, Milwaukee. Tim Clark, then parish council president, said some wanted to picket the archdiocese or go to Rome to make the case for their priest. Office: 3501 S Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912 | 414/769-3300 Most Reverend Jeffrey R. Haines, Rector & Pastor, Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee BishopHaines@archmil.org| 414/769-3594 Reverend Jose Gonzalez, Vice Rector and Associate Pastor JoseGonzalez@stjohncathedral.org| 414/276-9814, ext. 302, Scott R. Fischer, Director of FacilitiesScottFischer@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Three months later, he and other shareholder advocates scored another major victory whenExxonMobil shareholders votedoverwhelmingly in support of a resolution for the company to produce an annual report on the long-term impact of international climate policies, primarily through the Paris Agreement, on its oil and gas reserves. MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- A hometown boxer is ready to take his career to the next level while shining a light on boxing in Milwaukee."My name is Rolando Vargas; people know me as Nano," said 23-year . Mike . My life is a little like an episode of I Love Lucy. Student-Powered News | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Shareholder activism was but one portion of Crosby's ministry, with the friar viewing a majority of his work focused in his writing and lectures on contemporary biblical discipleship. Send your thoughts to Letters to the Editor. Mothers who were not married asked him to baptize their babies. Father Mike had been voicing a message in Milwaukee that was slowly being formulated across the country, led not by the Catholic Church but the black Baptist churches in the South: It would be the clergy who would fuse the dual purposes of religion and social justice. Q. Michael D. Strachota, our current Pastor has been a priest of the Milwaukee Archdiocese for over 39 years. Verhasselt has joined the Evangelical Catholic Church, a fledging denomination formed in 1997 that boasts seven missions in the upper Midwest and others in Ireland. Im really going to miss the good liturgies and good music here; people pray and sing so well here. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee Building Address (use for deliveries) 3501 S. Lake Dr. St. Francis, WI 53235 PDF map | Google map Mailing Address Archdiocese of Milwaukee P.O. Fax: 414-769-3408. Mike's passion is best seen in his energy for . 414-258-2604 x32 . Its been a bumpy start for Dolans successor, Jerome Listecki, who ran into early criticism for seeming to evade the issue of abusive clergy and by the recent firestorm that erupted after Marquette University, under pressure from the new archbishop, withdrew a job offer to a lesbian professor from Seattle. "Some have said they are worried about hearing confessions. 6:15PM Sunday. At age 25, she became a member of the Visitation Sisters in Paray-le-Monial, France. Sunday, June 10 after the 10:30 am mass at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary Absolute respect and dignity for every human being is how Bertram described his practice, and that mission resonated with him as he has cared deeply for people of the LGBTQ community, who were often cast away from Catholicism. Crosby died Aug. 5 at age 77, following months of battling cancer of the esophagus. It was only through Catholicism, he told Henry, that blacks could achieve the dignity and rights that had long been outside of their collective reach. Bryant doesnt mention whether it was Fulton Sheens Life of Christ, which was first published in 1958, or any one of a number of other authors who penned a Life of Christ. According to Catholic News Service, the Aarons were received into the Church in 1959, though Hank Aaron later became a Baptist. Yockey wrote a letter chastising -- and personally attacking -- Verhasselt. You can cancel at any time. Capuchin Fr. Others learned of it from a television newscast. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. " Clark recalled. Im still trying to figure that out. Dan Crosby said. It wasn't just words, and it made a difference in how he died.". Congratulations to Fr. Despite receiving that diagnosis in December, Crosby continued in the work that became one of the cornerstones of his ministry as a priest until June, corresponding with colleagues and corporate executives by email and phone. Want to see fewer ads on Aleteia? I think I was involved in a lot of important moments in a lot of people lives and I never take that for granted. Going from the Negro League to the minor leagues, he often had to put up with verbal abuse from people attending games in the South. Fr. He was buried in the church cemetery in Randall Township. Msgr. In February, Crosby withdrew a resolution seeking a climate expert nominated to ExxonMobil's board of directors after the companyappointed climate scientist Susan Averyto the board. It offers a smaller, more intimate setting for Mass which many appreciate and enjoy. var addy_text85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8 = 'stfrancismil' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8').innerHTML += ''+addy_text85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8+'<\/a>'; Address:1937 N. Vel R. Phillips AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53212, Pastor: Fr. All of that really means something to me.. Especially as I clean out my apartment and move to a new location, I realize the adage: We must live simply so that others may simply live. Aaron and his wife were in Milwaukee for about four years when the priest met them, and they were ready to buy a house. Aaron is survived by his second wife, Billye. We won't track your information when you visit our site. I started learning Spanish in my 50s, so, it wasnt the best time in my life to start learning a language, Bertram said. Daily Easter Reflections: Fr. The family asked Verhasselt to say the funeral Mass. .css-tadcwa:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}John Burger - @media screen and (max-width: 767px){.css-1xovt06 .date-separator{display:none;}.css-1xovt06 .date-updated{display:block;width:100%;}}published on 01/22/21. Mike in the coming weeks. Hammer has worked for four archbishops. Even later, when he surpassed Babe Ruths record, he faced death threats, as he told. "If Father Dave had done something contrary to church teaching, he would have been relieved [of his priestly duties]," Gross said. He was also part of efforts to end the "Joe Camel" advertising campaign, which did in 1997. "I did request a temporary lifting of the restrictions for [their] funerals but it was not granted." Even later, when he surpassed Babe Ruths record, he faced death threats, as he told the New York Times. As Fr. Michael Barrett, while being appointed pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Wauwatosa, June 21, Fr. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, A Capuchin Ministry of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph Building Address (use for deliveries) 3501 S. Lake Dr. St. Francis, WI 53235 PDF map | Google map. For a church so stained by scandal, and so divided by ideology, such change could be the key to its future, if it has a future at all. Confessions are offered by appointment. It sickens us to see them 'crucify' one of the truly kind and humble servants of God." Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. John Gurda, noted Milwaukee historian, has remarked, "The best-kept secret in the city of Milwaukee is the 8:30 Mass at St. Francis Church!" Sometimes I pray it in English, sometimes in Spanish. Fr. Sheridan reflects the views of many parishioners: "It was apparent that the archdiocese wanted to get rid of Father Dave one way or another. He said his parents and other family live near Waterford. He viewed the Beatitudes as the core teachings of Jesus, and the pathway to authentic Christian discipleship. He came to St. Joan of Arc in June of 2004 previously serving as Pastor at Corpus Christi, Our Lady of Lourdes and as associate Pastor at St. Kilian parishes in the Milwaukee area. "When a man makes that kind of move he's obviously no longer a part of the Catholic church," Gross said.