For all the talk about security concerns, let’s call legislation aimed at banning refugees from the U.S. what it truly …Read More
Category: Editorials
Reach out to employees facing job loss
Parishioners throughout the Davenport Diocese have endured job losses before and after the Great Recession. As members of their parishes, …Read More
Privatization of Medicaid in Iowa
Preparations are under way in Iowa to privatize Medicaid, an insurance program that is a lifeline for people with low …Read More
Faithful citizenship and poverty
Last month in this space we told you about an interfaith Vote to End Hunger Rally which will be held …Read More
Protecting the innocent
Pope Francis, speaking to the Hispanic community and other immigrants in Philadelphia, cited our nation’s Declaration of Independence to emphasize …Read More
Reaching out to domestic violence victims, abusers
A husband candidly admitted in a videotaped interview that his abusive behavior toward his wife nearly ended their marriage. Through …Read More
Empowering and equipping parents to pass on the faith
A paradigm shift in forming the faith of our children and grandchildren is essential to the future of the Catholic …Read More