The Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton released the following statement June 4: We, the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, …Read More
Category: Guest Opinion
What are building blocks of community?
By Patrick Schmadeke Over the last three years, I have been a member of the intentional community that is the …Read More
Racism and a perspective on kneeling
By Dan Ebener The act of kneeling is once again at the center of national attention. When a black quarterback …Read More
The Holy Spirit is at work in us
By Corinne Winter May 31 is Pentecost Sunday. During Mass, we hear the account from the Acts of the Apostles …Read More
Preferential option and Black Lives Matter
By Lisa Powell Though the preferential option for the poor is now considered a pillar of Catholic Social Teaching (CST), …Read More
Cheerios, and the beautiful mess of in-home liturgy
By Patrick Schmadeke “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad,” we kept repeating …Read More
State auditor response to COVID-19 pandemic
By Rob Sand Iowans all across this state are going through a similar range of emotions together. COVID-19 haunts our …Read More