NEW YORK — “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” (GVN) is a powerful dramatization of the Philadelphia police investigation and state prosecution that finally ended … Read More
Author Archives: Jeff Kurowski
Bad Times at the El Royale
NEW YORK — Religion in general and Catholicism in particular are central to writer-director Drew Goddard’s intense, challenging drama “Bad Times at the El Royale” (Fox). While … Read More
A story of conversion
Clericalism, often defined as an attitude or conduct on the part of members of the clergy that embraces ambition, status and secrecy, has been in the news … Read More
Listening sessions
Bishop Ricken
Brothers and Sisters, Several weeks ago, as part of my action steps to accountability in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the church, I announced plans … Read More
Great wealth can become idolatry
In this week’s Gospel after the rich young man departs, Jesus says to the disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the … Read More
Sharing her life with those near death
NEENAH — Jane Fitzgerald starts her day with coffee and Christ. The morning hours are a time for her to do readings and her devotionals. “It centers … Read More
New saints shared a close friendship, professor says
ROME — Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero crossed paths on their road to sainthood and formed a personal friendship that strengthened each other’s resolve in the … Read More
Playoffs a hit for Brewers chaplain
MILWAUKEE — Champagne corks popped in the visitor clubhouse on Sunday, Oct. 7, as the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their sweep of the Colorado Rockies, advancing them to … Read More
New Silver Lake president says Franciscan values ‘really resonated’
MANITOWOC — Dr. Robert B. Callahan’s path to the president’s office at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family can be traced to an invitation from a … Read More
Pineda finds joy sharing his faith with other Hispanic young adults
APPLETON — Waking up each day and realizing that what he does has a purpose makes Jimmy Pineda smile. “It brings me joy,” said the regional coordinator … Read More
