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Category: Opinion

In praise of New Melleray Abbey

Posted on Nov 10, 2022Nov 8, 2022 in Letters

To the Editor: New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, Iowa, is a school of charity, a place where we learn to …Read More

Black Catholic History Month

Posted on Nov 3, 2022Nov 1, 2022 in Editorials
Black Catholic History Month

By Barb Arland-Fye Father Josh Johnson, one of the narrators in the compelling documentary “A Place At the Table: African …Read More

Father John Meier shed light on John’s Gospel

Posted on Nov 3, 2022Nov 1, 2022 in Guest Opinion
Father John Meier shed light on John’s Gospel

By Patrick Schmadeke “Early in life, all things seem possible. In mid-life, many things seem probable. Eventually, one thing seems …Read More

Opposition to ‘Public Measure #1’

Posted on Nov 3, 2022Nov 1, 2022 in Letters

To the Editor: I don’t tell people how to vote, but I’m making an exception in this case. There is …Read More

Kudos for peace efforts

Posted on Nov 3, 2022Nov 1, 2022 in Letters

To the Editor: It was a surprise to see the comments of Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) …Read More

An antidote to political campaign advertising

Posted on Oct 27, 2022Oct 26, 2022 in Editorials
An antidote to political campaign advertising

By Barb Arland-Fye Few political candidates have been spared or, conversely, spared their opponents of disparaging comments, distortion of platforms …Read More

Eucharist: The mystery of faith

Posted on Oct 27, 2022Oct 26, 2022 in Guest Opinion
Eucharist: The mystery of faith

By David Pitt As I was driving past a cemetery years ago, I recall being startled by a glint of …Read More

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