Secular and religious Christmas music permeate the airwaves and stores. Christmas lights sparkle in neighborhoods at night. Shoppers carry bags …Read More
Category: Editorials
Post-NCYC: how to keep the flame burning
They’ve returned home pumped up for the faith. Now what do we do to keep 600-plus teens engaged, involved and …Read More
Stop discrimination of the refugees
For all the talk about security concerns, let’s call legislation aimed at banning refugees from the U.S. what it truly …Read More
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