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Category: Opinion

Entering into the pain and solidarity of survivors of sexual abuse

Posted on Sep 6, 2018Sep 6, 2018 in Bishop's Letters, Bishop's News, Guest Opinion, Opinion, Top Stories
Entering into the pain and solidarity of survivors of sexual abuse

By Bishop Thomas Zinkula How should we respond to the resurgence of the clergy sexual abuse crisis? One response is …Read More

Using grace to relieve the impact

Posted on Sep 6, 2018Sep 5, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Using grace to relieve the impact

By Deacon Steve Barton The real effects of the social sin of poverty, and the effects of grace to defeat …Read More

With gratitude

Posted on Sep 6, 2018Sep 5, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: It is with humble hearts that we gratefully acknowledge the many kind thoughts and memories we received …Read More

Extend humanitarian relief to Yemen

Posted on Sep 6, 2018Sep 5, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: Recently a U.S. supported, Saudi-led airstrike slaughtered nearly 50 innocent people, including 40 children when they dropped …Read More

We need a contrite, humble church

Posted on Sep 6, 2018Sep 5, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: I am the delighted and proud father of eight children and 11 grandchildren. This family is confused, …Read More

Alleviating the immigration crisis

Posted on Aug 30, 2018Aug 29, 2018 in Editorials, Opinion

Hostility, not hospitality, toward immigrants seems to be growing worldwide as nations debate their obligation to accept men, women and …Read More

Pray for priests and our church

Posted on Aug 30, 2018Aug 29, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: In the wake of the ongoing sex abuse scandal I composed this prayer: “A prayer for our …Read More

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