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Category: Guest Opinion

The sacrament of baptism and its restorative power

Posted on Nov 11, 2021Nov 10, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
The sacrament of baptism and its restorative power

By Matthew Coomber I fondly remember the wonder I felt as a little boy during the baptismal liturgy. Light reflecting …Read More

Let the Synod’s themes — communion, participation and mission — reign in our hearts

Posted on Nov 4, 2021Nov 2, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Let the Synod’s themes — communion,  participation and mission — reign in our hearts

By Patrick Schmadeke When we set out to complete a task, we like to have clear guidelines about what to …Read More

Physician assistants: Improving access to health care

Posted on Oct 14, 2021Oct 13, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Physician assistants: Improving access to health care

By Mary Jo Bloominger I was in grade school when the family practice doctor in our small town died. He …Read More

The church of the third millennia: evangelization and the upcoming synod

Posted on Oct 7, 2021Oct 6, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
The church of the third millennia:  evangelization and the upcoming synod

By Patrick Schmadeke “What is a synod?” might be the most common question asked right now among Catholics online, in …Read More

Reflections on the Creed part 6 I believe in…our call to share in divine life

Posted on Sep 30, 2021Sep 29, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Reflections on the Creed part 6 I believe in…our call to share in divine life

By Corinne Winter Last month, reflecting on belief in the Holy Spirit, I stated that the list of beliefs at …Read More

Sufficiency is a key to sustainability

Posted on Sep 23, 2021Sep 22, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Sufficiency is a key to sustainability

By Greg Cusack I was very pleased to read of Bishop Thomas Zinkula convening of group of business leaders devoted …Read More

Nurse practitioners: vital members of the health care delivery team

Posted on Sep 9, 2021Sep 8, 2021 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Nurse practitioners: vital members of the health care delivery team

Chris McCormick Pries, ARNP Catholic Heath Today  I am a nurse practitioner and I love my job! As a 12-year-old, …Read More

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