A good article appeared in the LaCrosse Tribune this week regarding the Hmong Ministry of Christ Church LaCrosse beginning in 1983. Fr. Karl Bell was the rector at Christ Church at the time, and Bishop Wantland was a strong supporter of the effort. What prompted the article is an exhibit of Hmong Art from that time in Christ Church’s Gallery. Here is the link:
http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/christ-episcopal-s-art-exhibit-celebrates-hmong-settlement-history-in/article_8f80fb01-b8c2-56d4-a1c6-df514918b117.html