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A myth of neutrality
Once upon a time, we were told to allow dissent from time-honored legal and moral norms in the name of “freedom of choice.” Politicians assured us they were “personally opposed” […]
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Led by the Spirit: Father Michael Driscoll
Full of joy and excitement for his ministry and vocation, Father Michael Driscoll will celebrate 40 years of priestly ordination this year. Although he recognized early, in second grade, that […]
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Forty years a priest: Father Phillip Widmann
Father Phillip Widmann, pastor at St. Mary Mother of God Church, recently passed a 40-year milestone in his priestly life. Ordained by Bishop William McManus on Jan. 15, 1977, at […]
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Father Edmund Sylvia, CSC, celebrates 50-year vocation
Father Edmund Sylvia’s call to the priesthood came as a result of renewal movements. He was a public school junior high school history teacher at the time, when one of […]
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Widows of Prayer supports priests, church leaders
The Widows of Prayer is a consecrated, lay community composed of widowed, practicing Catholic women who were married in the Catholic Church. The mission statement for the organization calls for […]
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A father’s perspective: Prayer brings us to what matters most
There are few moments that I can recall in my life that have had massive impacts: graduating from college is certainly one, marriage being another (and certainly greater) event. The […]
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Millersburg dad teaches that God is our first father
Jack Senger delivers more than the parcels he transports nearly every day for United Parcel Service; he has also been delivering a strong message of faith to his four children. The […]
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In Light of Faith: Keeping cradle Catholics in the faith
In his book “The Four Loves,” C.S. Lewis writes: “The typical expression of opening friendship would be something like, ‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.’” I […]
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Empathy: a Father’s Day gift
While visiting with friends and family who work with the homeless population and elderly veterans, the conversation turned to how many of these men are estranged from their families. Some […]
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Can I donate my body to science?
Some people may wish to donate their body to science after they die. Such a gift of themselves can be objectively good and praiseworthy provided their body would contribute to […]
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The Catholic Doctor: When the heart beats too fast
Some time ago, I was trying to convince one of my patients to exercise. His response makes me smile every time I think about it. “Doc, I am a firm […]
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Religious freedom 2.0: An executive order short on orders
On May 4, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on religious freedom that was soon criticized from different directions. The order expresses an intent “to vigorously enforce federal law’s […]