Winter 2026

Editor's Notes September 3, 2026

Hope That Moves Us Forward

As we closed the Jubilee Year of Hope with a diocesan celebration Mass earlier this month, I was struck by how quietly hope often works…

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Features September 3, 2026

What Is … a Dream Come True?

For as long as Michael Kavanagh can remember, he dreamed of what it would be like to be a contestant on Jeopardy! That dream became…

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Features September 3, 2026

Grateful to God, Generous to Others

Last summer, Bishop Erik Pohlmeier ordained Father Charles Bemis to the priesthood. During his formation, Father Charles shared that what drew him to the priesthood…

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Features September 3, 2026

Black Catholic Commission Expands Mission, Membership and Outreach

The diocesan Black Catholic Commission, established in 1987 by Bishop John J. Snyder, has undergone a renewal aimed at broadening its reach and strengthening its…

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Features September 3, 2026

Letting the Gospels of Lent Shape Our Lives

During Lent, we hear some of the Church’s most familiar and beloved Gospel readings. Year after year, they return to us with fresh urgency. These…

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Features September 3, 2026

Couples Provide a Lifeline for Marriages in Crisis

Valentine’s Day often arrives wrapped in cards, flowers and promises of romance. But for many married couples, February brings a quieter reality — distance, fatigue…

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Faith Matters September 3, 2026

Teen Voices Shine Light through Faith Podcast

Technology offers countless ways to share the message of faith, and for longtime friends Annabel Kaye and Catherine Buckley, a podcast felt like the right…

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Ask Father Mike September 3, 2026

Feeling Like You Never Do Enough and Just Want to Quit?

Q: I serve at my parish all of the time. Whenever my pastor (or really anyone) asks me to help, I usually say yes. On…

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Bishop's Message September 3, 2026

Following Christ Into the New Year

Images of the new year often show a beleaguered Father Time passing heavy burdens to an unsuspecting Baby New Year. This image can be amusing,…

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