Not only did the mass open the Jubilee Year of Hope, but it also served as an anniversary celebration marking Bishop David Ricken's episcopal ordination.

Bishop David L. Ricken officially opened the Jubilee Year of Hope with a Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay. The Mass that took place on Monday, January 6th, also marked the 25th anniversary of Bishop Ricken’s episcopal ordination by St.

This year’s jubilee is the Jubilee of Hope, as declared by Pope Francis. Monday’s mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral also marked 25 years since Diocese of Green Bay Bishop D