Hostility, not hospitality, toward immigrants seems to be growing worldwide as nations debate their obligation to accept men, women and …Read More
Category: Editorials
Anger and sadness in the Catholic Church
Catholics praying the rosary in a small town in our diocese expressed sadness that the wound of clergy sexual abuse …Read More
God’s justice is his mercy
In my article on the death penalty in last week’s edition of The Catholic Messenger, I suggested that the dark …Read More
Take action for life
Two life-affirming developments took place last week that invite our response this summer and beyond. First, the Holy Father announced …Read More
Love your neighbor as yourself
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” a new documentary about the creator of the popular children’s public television show “Mister Rogers’ …Read More
Casualties of Iowa’s budget priorities emerge
Six weeks ago, Tom Chapman of the Iowa Catholic Conference said the ongoing impact of the state’s tax reform bill …Read More
Carry Ray’s legacy forward
Former Iowa Gov. Robert Ray died July 8, remembered for his civility, compassion and commitment to making decisions after listening …Read More