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Category: Opinion

The Church as a tent: A dynamic image for the Church

Posted on Jun 1, 2023May 30, 2023 in Guest Opinion
The Church as a tent: A dynamic image for the Church

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world In my last column I included several images of the Church. In particular, …Read More

Couples of mixed faiths need to feel welcome

Posted on May 25, 2023May 23, 2023 in Editorials
Couples of mixed faiths need to feel welcome

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial As our diocese embarks on a yearlong journey to grow as a more welcoming Church that …Read More

Finding Jesus at the tavern

Posted on May 25, 2023May 23, 2023 in Guest Opinion
Finding Jesus at the tavern

By Sarah Adams Gray Spaces Graces Column I’ve been bartending for almost a year now. I’ve learned much about myself, …Read More

Letter to the Editor: An exemplar for the dignity of human life

Posted on May 25, 2023May 23, 2023 in Letters

To the Editor: St. Thomas Aquinas was a Dominican friar and priest from Italy. He died on March 7, 1274. …Read More

Abortion ‘rights’ are not ‘Iowa Nice’

Posted on May 18, 2023May 16, 2023 in Editorials
Abortion ‘rights’ are not ‘Iowa Nice’

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Two sisters from Iowa recently won a poster contest for their slogan “Abortion rights are Iowa …Read More

Contraceptives on your grocery list?

Posted on May 18, 2023May 16, 2023 in Guest Opinion
Contraceptives on your grocery list?

By Tim Millea, MD Catholic Health Care Today The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was established 116 years ago. Since …Read More

Extinguish the stigma

Posted on May 11, 2023May 9, 2023 in Editorials
Extinguish  the stigma

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial “More Than Enough” and “Make It OK” are the themes of two mental health initiatives introduced …Read More

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