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Category: Opinion

OCIA keeps Jesus at the center

Posted on May 7, 2026May 5, 2026 in Guest Opinion
OCIA keeps Jesus at the center

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today Joyful hearts gathered in the church basement recently for our final Order …Read More

True friends vs. AI companions

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Editorials
True friends vs. AI companions

By Dan Russo Editorial About 72% of teens have used AI companions at least once, with 52% using them regularly, …Read More

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd growing

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd growing

By John Oven Guest Column For the past 7 years, St. Wenceslaus, Iowa City, has been the only parish in …Read More

Letters to the Editor – April 30, 2026

Posted on Apr 30, 2026Apr 28, 2026 in Letters

Catholic Church closures It saddens me to see once vibrant Catholic parishes having to close in the Dubuque Archdiocese. It’s …Read More

Nonagenarians on the rise

Posted on Apr 23, 2026Apr 21, 2026 in Editorials
Nonagenarians on the rise

By Dan Russo Editorial In the last several weeks, two nonagenarians who were known widely in the local Catholic community …Read More

Advocating for Gospel nonviolence instead of Just War Theory

Posted on Apr 23, 2026Apr 21, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Advocating for Gospel nonviolence instead of Just War Theory

By Jeff Mason Guest Column The history of pacifism is rich and varied in the United States of America and …Read More

Seeking an immeasurable God

Posted on Apr 23, 2026Apr 21, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Seeking an immeasurable God

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! The increasing speed of technological change over the past 40 years has led …Read More

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