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Category: Opinion

Deacon candidates discuss growing through polarization

Posted on Mar 12, 2026Mar 9, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Deacon candidates discuss growing through polarization

By Patrick Schmadeke Litany An earlier version of this litany was created for and used with the deacon candidates for …Read More

Deacon candidates discuss growing through polarization

Posted on Mar 5, 2026Mar 3, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Deacon candidates discuss growing through polarization

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today In February I facilitated a formation session for the deacon candidates in …Read More

Letters to the Editor – March 3, 2026

Posted on Mar 5, 2026Mar 3, 2026 in Letters

Forgive them To the Editor: “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” …Read More

Another industrial revolution

Posted on Feb 26, 2026Feb 24, 2026 in Editorials
Another industrial revolution

By   Dan Russo Editorial Pope Leo XIV told a group of clergy in Rome Feb. 20 that they should …Read More

Mass intentions are worth it

Posted on Feb 26, 2026Feb 24, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Mass intentions are worth it

By John Oven Guest column Recently, the suggested stipend for a Mass intention in the four dioceses of Iowa was …Read More

In-person exams protect women

Posted on Feb 19, 2026Feb 17, 2026 in Editorials
In-person exams protect women

By Dan Russo Editorial If you knew a sex trafficker or abusive partner could more easily force a victim to …Read More

Loneliness and the AI revolution

Posted on Feb 19, 2026Feb 17, 2026 in Guest Opinion
Loneliness and the AI revolution

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! An article and research study of 50,000 people reported by Forbes in 2025 …Read More

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