In my article on the death penalty in last week’s edition of The Catholic Messenger, I suggested that the dark …Read More
Category: Editorials
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
What it takes to alleviate poverty
Married mom Katie West lives with her teenage son with Asperger’s syndrome at Muscatine Center for Social Action, which provides …Read More
For the sake of the family
President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the separation of children from their parents is one baby step in the right …Read More