Welcome to the family
Deacon Tony Zimmerman knows the challenges involved, but he also knows the beauty that comes with marriage and family life. As the new lead consultant for the office of marriage and family life, he hopes…
Cemetery monuments symbolize value of young lives
Two new monuments at a cemetery here are reminders of the dignity of human life and a comfort for those who mourn lost children, said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann.
Topeka parish blesses ground for rosary garden
The experience of working with others to make the rosary garden a reality has brought home the importance not only of community, but also of faith.
Education community honors Sister of Charity
Sister Vickie Perkins made a promise when her order, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, asked her to become the founding president of an innovative inner-city Catholic school. She promised she’d stay long enough to…
‘Mary’s choice’
Dr. Melissa Colbern, a member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Topeka, was meditating during eucharistic adoration in June when a thought came to her: “Mary’s choice.”
Column: Christopher West presentation a must-see event
Many pundits speak of a culture of war in our nation. In doing so, they make reference to an ideological struggle over which moral values should be the foundation for our society. At the core…
Meet Joe White
When a girl at Joe White's Tonganoxie presentation asked him whether he would go back to the time of the accident and change it, he said “no.” He knows the decisions he made were reckless…
Column: CEF Gaudeamus dinner draws record attendance
I could go on and on, but the evening was a huge success. It was a huge success because of the presence of the 43 Catholic school pastors and their commitment to our Catholic schools.…
Column: Don’t be afraid to make cuts
Becoming holy is hard. Answering our vocation is hard. Yet the instructions are simple. Take up your cross, and follow me. Those who lose their life by following me will find it.
Column: Witness of Thessalonians bears fruit still
At any rate, the Thessalonians’ turning to Christ won them admiration from some and hatred from others. It resulted in suffering for them, but led still others to faith. The same still happens in our…