Editorials & Commentary
Who is our neighbor?
“The family of Nazareth in exile, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, emigrants in Egypt and refugees there to escape the wrath of an ungodly king, are the model, the example and the consolation of emigrants and pilgrims of every age and country, of all refugees of every condition who, beset by persecution or necessity, are forced to leave their homeland, beloved family and dear friends for foreign lands.”
‘Fr. Paul Volk, founder of the Mount, murdered?’ – How a case of mistaken identity caused temporary international confusion
In the midst of a brutal three-year rebellion in Columbia, a priest is pulled from his home in the middle of the night.
Is Catholic Social Teaching a ‘new theology’?
My uncle, who loves birding, gets so excited when migration happens, and he will travel across the country to add one species to his list of over 700 birds. I get so excited when our faith calls us to understand that we are not simply observers of God’s plan, but we are integral to its unfolding in our time!
Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor
The 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” connotes the historical significance of work or labor to the history of African Americans.
Beginning again: This Holy Year, let us encounter God’s grace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation
We have begun the Holy Year 2025. Pope Francis inaugurated this time of grace on Christmas Eve when he ceremonially opened the Holy Year door of St. Peter’s Basilica. Even in the first few days of the New Year, hundreds of thousands of visitors and pilgrims entered the basilica through these doors in keeping with a tradition dating back hundreds of years – ritually observing to follow the way of Jesus Christ.
Volver a comenzar: Este Año Santo, encontremos la gracia de Dios en el Sacramento de la Reconciliación
Hemos comenzado el Año Santo 2025.
The Chair of St. Peter and our baptism
The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, celebrated on February 22, holds deep significance for the Catholic Church, as it emphasizes the authority and spiritual leadership of the Apostle Peter and his successors, the popes.
Do you have diocesan history in Grandma’s attic? (Part II)
As I mentioned last month, this article will give examples of archivable items to help you determine whether you have something that the diocesan archives might accept for preservation. Though entire books have been written on appraising possible archival items, I will try to keep this article brief.
Gospel values in the workplace
Whether you are fully retired or just beginning a career, what are some of the Gospel values that you have seen in your workplace?
Do you have diocesan history in Grandma’s attic?
History can never be completely recreated. However, an honest historian can always do their best to present the most complete and accurate account that can be mustered from the sources available.
