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Contributors • Spirit of Stewardship

Tis the season . . .

November 13, 2026
Archdiocese • Local

Crosier Society vespers celebrates ministry and impact

November 12, 2026
Vatican

Named for Pope Leo’s late mother, Peruvian goddaughter joins crowds for homecoming as volunteer

November 12, 2026
World

More than 80 theologians, educators urge US bishops to publicly oppose Iran war

November 12, 2026
Nation

Defying the ‘enrollment cliff,’ Catholic universities lean into their mission

November 12, 2026

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Tackling human trafficking head on

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‘I was practicing law with a Catholic twist’

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Catholics must challenge end-of-life confusion head on

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Mary plays unique role in salvation history

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in the beginning
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National collection for retired religious pays dividends at home

November 29, 2019
Columnists • Mark my words

Don’t fight the Christmas spirit

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Beauty in art, music leads us to the Creator

November 29, 2019
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Do whatever he tells you

Inviting people back to the church begins with listening

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