He values his Catholic education and the basis it provided for his accomplishments. And he thinks any parents who believe in the benefits of Catholic education should be able to provide it for their children.
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Please write or email President Obama and Secretary Sebelius and ask them to cease using the inflammatory and dishonest language that declares a “phony war on women.”
Ladies first
Dressed perfectly for the part, the Sacred Heart Church parishioner stepped back in time to help recreate a scene from 1911 Emporia, the year two women took the reins and gave a big push to stalling progress on their new church...
Grand alliance makes dream a reality
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Column: Thirteen proves no jinx for Hispanic ministry
On Sept. 9, we initiated Hispanic ministry in the 13th parish in the archdiocese. And from my point of view, the number 13 jinx was nowhere to be found.
Coercive mandate a natural outgrowth of disrespect for life
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Passage from wisdom foreshadows Christ’s passion
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Column: Do you suppose it’s time for a faith-lift?
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Eight seminarians, eight parishes, one Thursday
The seminarians stayed busy working in a wide array of ministries in the archdiocese, where they were a welcome addition to the parishes and ministries they served.