Editorials

Despite its countless benefits in advancing learning and global communication, the internet has had its pitfalls. The most heinous has been the growth of online child sexual … Read More

Once again, violence has struck. More than 500 people were wounded and 59 died (as of press time) in an Oct. 1 shooting during a country music … Read More

Last week, PBS began airing the 10-part documentary, “The Vietnam War,” co-directed by filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Burns is well known for his documentary films … Read More

The memorial feast of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio,” is Saturday (Sept. 23). The relics of Padre Pio have been touring the United … Read More

President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has triggered contrasting opinions on the legality and morality of deporting undocumented immigrants. When … Read More

The floods and mayhem resulting from Hurricane Harvey demonstrate the power and danger of water. We pray for all those affected by the flooding and encourage your … Read More

Summer is one of our main times for travel. And part of traveling, for many of us, is visiting a different parish for Sunday Mass. For me, … Read More

President Donald Trump’s Aug. 2 announcement of the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act seems like a perfect plan to overhaul our ailing immigration … Read More

The debate over health care reform can remind one of starting a car that’s already running. We’ve all heard that distinctive grinding sound. It doesn’t hurt the … Read More

Immigration and refugee protection have faced many new challenges in this country since last year’s presidential election. President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel from six Muslim-majority … Read More