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Category: Opinion

Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

Posted on Sep 11, 2025Sep 9, 2025 in Editorials
Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Our nation gave birth to the landmark Clean Water Act 53 years ago in response to …Read More

A reflection on hope amidst difficult times

Posted on Sep 11, 2025Sep 9, 2025 in Guest Opinion
A reflection on hope amidst difficult times

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! Sadness. Confusion. Anger. Frustration. Shock. These were some of the feelings I experienced …Read More

Letters to the Editor – Sept. 11, 2025

Posted on Sep 11, 2025Sep 9, 2025 in Letters

Being welcomed To the Editor: Covering for the pastor who was away from his parish, I was getting vested for …Read More

‘We can all move forward together’

Posted on Sep 4, 2025Sep 2, 2025 in Editorials
‘We can all move forward together’

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Chad Steimle sent a heartfelt message to parents of students at John F. Kennedy Catholic School …Read More

A request and a suggestion for revising immigration policy

Posted on Sep 4, 2025Sep 2, 2025 in Guest Opinion
A request and a suggestion for revising immigration policy

By Jorge Lopez Guest Column This is an open letter to our elected representatives with a two-pronged request: to return …Read More

Letters to the Editor – Sept. 4, 2025

Posted on Sep 4, 2025Sep 2, 2025 in Letters

Move beyond prayers to action To the Editor: Our attention is again drawn to the tragedy of a school shooting, …Read More

Planting seeds of peace and hope

Posted on Aug 28, 2025Aug 26, 2025 in Editorials
Planting seeds of peace and hope

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial In his message for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope …Read More

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