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Category: Opinion

Graduating columnist bids farewell

Posted on May 21, 2026May 19, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Graduating columnist bids farewell

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! Almost 3 years ago, I was asked to write monthly columns for The …Read More

Developing divine friendship

Posted on May 14, 2026May 12, 2026 in Editorials
Developing divine friendship

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Open your eyes to another person’s face, listen to that person’s story and learn from it, …Read More

Origin story: Where have we come from? Where are we going?

Posted on May 14, 2026May 12, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Origin story: Where have we come from? Where are we going?

By Michele Kueter Petersen SAU Theological Perspective To see a flock of Canada geese take flight in the azure, blue …Read More

Follow up: ACA tax credits still in limbo

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 in Editorials
Follow up: ACA tax credits still in limbo

By Dan Russo Editorial One of the causes of the 43 day government shut down that ended in November 2025 …Read More

OCIA keeps Jesus at the center

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 in Guest Opinion
OCIA keeps Jesus at the center

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today Joyful hearts gathered in the church basement recently for our final Order …Read More

True friends vs. AI companions

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Editorials
True friends vs. AI companions

By Dan Russo Editorial About 72% of teens have used AI companions at least once, with 52% using them regularly, …Read More

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd growing

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd growing

By John Oven Guest Column For the past 7 years, St. Wenceslaus, Iowa City, has been the only parish in …Read More

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