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Category: Opinion

Responding to the call of the Prince of Peace

Posted on Dec 21, 2023Dec 19, 2023 in Editorials
Responding to the call of the Prince of Peace

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial We anticipate the birth of the Prince of Peace while mourning the loss of tens of …Read More

Letters to the Editor – Dec. 21, 2023

Posted on Dec 21, 2023Dec 19, 2023 in Letters

Kudos to the diocese To the Editor: Thank you for your coverage of the diocesan Laudato Si’ Action Platform (Dec. …Read More

Gaudete Sunday: Let us give life to hope

Posted on Dec 14, 2023Dec 12, 2023 in Editorials
Gaudete Sunday: Let us give life to hope

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Pope Francis celebrates his 87th birthday Dec. 17, which coincides with Gaudete Sunday, an especially hopeful …Read More

Embodying the life of Christ, the Prince of Peace

Posted on Dec 14, 2023Dec 12, 2023 in Guest Opinion
Embodying the life of Christ, the Prince of Peace

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! From the war-torn landscapes of Ukraine and the terror-stricken shores of Gaza to …Read More

Letter to the editor – Dec. 12, 2023

Posted on Dec 14, 2023Dec 12, 2023 in Letters

Work permits are needed Both houses of Congress are considering drastic measures to address what they see as the “immigration …Read More

Food for thought: reduce food waste and loss

Posted on Dec 7, 2023Dec 5, 2023 in Editorials
Food for thought: reduce food waste and loss

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial When a Catholic in our diocese learned that a local food pantry was closing and could …Read More

The eyes of faith are eyes of mercy

Posted on Dec 7, 2023Dec 5, 2023 in Guest Opinion
The eyes of faith are eyes of mercy

By Paatrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world today Each year, the Gospel reading for Christmas Mass during the day is …Read More

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