Catholics from a half-dozen parishes in our diocese learned recently how 13 federal policies have created and sustained gaps in …Read More
Filling in the gaps on race
Category: Editorials
Our common home sends out an SOS
The National Interagency Fire Center’s report on Aug.15 began with this sobering news: “Fire activity continues across 12 states where …Read More
Catholics who care
Diocesan Social Action Director Kent Ferris was choked up as he described the pain some staff and volunteers have experienced …Read More
A hole in the fabric of the common good
The U.S. House of Representatives passed appropriation bills last week that, on the surface, appear to serve the common good. …Read More
Share God’s loving kindness
A young adult Catholic from our diocese stopped at a sandwich shop in Iowa during a recent road trip and …Read More
Celebrating women in our diocesan church
St. Mary Magdalene, whose feast day we celebrate today (July 22), persevered in faith in Jesus Christ. She “loved him …Read More
Keeping people in their homes
Nearly 4.5 million people — an estimated 48,246 Iowans among them — who have fallen behind on rent or mortgage …Read More