The ecumenical highlight, he said, was a conference last year on the joint declaration on justification for Catholic priests and Lutheran ministers held at St. Norbert College. We have a ways to go because we've just begun. He said he's grateful to Donald Long, foundation president, for the work he's done. While the Bishop's Appeal is healthy, he said he would like to see it even more healthy because it is the best way individual Catholics can financially help the diocesan church in its work. Looking beyond that to retirement, Bp.
Banks plans to remain in the diocese.
I'd like to help the new bishop and stay as active as I can. I might take a parish. I don't exclude that, but I won't be in charge. I'll talk with the new bishop and go where he wants me to serve. For now, he feels healthy and exercises daily, either walking or using a Nordic Track.