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A View from the Other Notre Dame
When the woman showed me her daughter's photos, I thought nothing of it, except to relish in the beauty of…
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When You Have A Child, It’s Not About You
The conversation with the surgeon was to the point. With each procedure, he explained the cost and the chance of survival. And,…
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Behind Every MAGA Hat Lurks A (False) Story
After reading about the alleged assault on Jussie Smollett, I wondered how long men have been so hateful? Then came the answer:…
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Lies, Death, and Andrew Cuomo
New York governor Andrew Cuomo wrote a column in the New York Times last week lambasting critics of his over-the-top,…
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March for Life Puts Focus on Uncomfortable Truth, Not Where Distractors Want It To Be
My old bones ache from an uncomfortable bus ride and I'm still catching up on my sleep. But I'…
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French President To Prolific Mothers: You’re Not Stupid, Just Ignorant
French President Emmanuel Macron cannot avoid the soundbites that end up biting him back. The man, who does not have children himself,…
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Being A Bishop Also Requires Being A Parent
Catholic bishops are gathering in Rome this month for the Synod on Young People, and I don't know what to…
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Judas Priests and Judas Bishops
I attended a Catholic seminary from 1978 to 1980 and … No, I don't have any lurid stories to share.…
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The Search for Catholics in Catholic Schools
When visiting Catholic college campuses with their teen-age children, two friends of mine did not limit their fact-finding mission to…
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I’m From the Government and I’m Here To Stop Your Child From Being Abused and Killed
More children are being hurt in their homes; at least, more cases are being reported in my state of Maine. An excellent…
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On Bishop Rot, and Making Bad Things Worse
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of the Diocese of Providence hesitantly joined Twitter last February, warning that "I need a heavy dose…
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Sex and Values: Politicians Still Trying To Replace Parents
I have a plan for Massachusetts public schools that will help their students become better people, more productive citizens. In schools, we…
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Warning: Another Catholic Headed To Supreme Court
Brett Kavanaugh once was an altar boy. He now volunteers as a lector in his parish. He serves meals to the homeless,…
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The Wisdom of Chris Pratt … Really
Chris Pratt, a theologian? Who knew? When Pratt accepted an award at the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards last week, he…
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A Father’s Ten Commandments
Happy Fathers' Day. Get back to work. Even on this day, you are on the clock. Your children are watching and…
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Failure To Launch, Refusal To Grow Up
I am missing my daughter this summer, her first away from home. Having just completed her college freshman year, she applied for…
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Who Knew Abortion Could Be So Funny?
The crowd was entertained. Some reveled in the death of others. They weren't dying, so what did they care? They…
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‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’: Not For Entertainment Purposes Only
The movie will not be a blockbuster, bringing in only $17 million at last count, after five weeks. I have heard the…
