Editorial — Pope Francis: A pilgrim of hope
byCatholics worldwide have spent the last week or so seriously concerned for Pope Francis’ health. We’ve attended special Masses, prayed the rosary and kept…
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Editorial — The poor are with us; let’s help them
byA few years ago a comedian of some national notoriety noted that the problem of homelessness wouldn’t be solved until someone figured out a…
Editorial — It’s OK to feel angry with God
byWe’ve seen it time and time again, people crawling from their tornado-splintered home and thanking God that they’re still alive. Others praise God for…
Editorial — A glimpse of the divine
byThe tenor and tone of our lives today can be loud and obnoxious. Some people spend a lot of time yelling at each other….
Editorial — Challenged to change
byEach January in the United States the sins of abortion and racism collide in the space of a week. We celebrate the Jan. 15…
Editorial — Sharing holiday spirit
byIn the 1950s in a far from affluent part of town, there was a group of children who, like children everywhere, looked forward every…
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Graduates reflect
the values of our schools
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The members of the class of 2022 love their Catholic schools as much as any classes before them. Their alma mater’s hallowed halls feel…
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Seeking humility for Christmas
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In his message for Christmas, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz writes of “the uninvited guest who transforms our estrangement into a community.” That transformative power…
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End spiritual discrimination
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The National Catholic Partnership on Disability offered a learning session this week about how to create an environment at Mass for persons with certain…
Editorial — A time to heal?
byWe are finally easing our way into the holiday season and away from the time of endless political advertisements, robo calls, incessant emails asking…