By Father Andrew Kelly When the Lord gathers the believing community, the rituals begin and end with the words: “In …Read More
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‘A gift unto ministry:’ Ponce ordained a transitional deacon
By Celine Klosterman OTTUMWA — A step closer to the priesthood, Deacon Anastacio Ponce Vidaña said he’s grateful for the …Read More
Let’s work to make education encourage integrity
By Corrine Winter We just received a postcard from a 2011 St. Ambrose graduate who is spending a year in …Read More
The Gospel requires us to be tolerant, understanding, forgiving
By Father Bud Grant One week this summer, while weeding the campus organic vegetable garden, I got talking with one …Read More
Fr. McBrien works to bring fruits of Vatican II
My thanks to Father Richard McBrien for his good column of Aug. 11. He has been trying for 45 years …Read More
Constructive criticism is good for Church
In response to Michelle Snyder’s letter in the Aug. 11 edition of The Catholic Messenger, I would have to take …Read More
Seminarian reflects on promise to be obedient
By Corey Close Over the course of the summer I have been reflecting on the promises that a deacon makes …Read More