On Sunday, November 8, Milwaukee’s CBS-58 News reported that pews were filled with Brewers fans at a “World Series Mass of Thanksgiving” celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Haines at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral. “Join us as we pray in gratitude for the friendships and unity that sports inspire in our beloved Brew City and around the world,” the cathedral’s own Facebook page posted a few days prior.  This “Midwest nice” sense of friendship and shared fandom has characterized the support and celebrations both during and after the historic win by the Milwaukee baseball team. Sports commentators shared their surprise at the number of Brewers fans in the stands, both at their home stadium where games were live-broadcasted as well as their large presence at the away games in Tampa Bay.  There was even a Facebook group created — which grew to a few thousand over mere hours — “Brewers Take Over Tampa!” for fans who Read More…

World Series winners go beyond the field to share joy, faith