The Catholic mosaic and public discourse
Recently, I was asked to write an opinion piece for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on what seems to be an emergence of anti-Catholic prejudice.
A first: Photographing priestly, episcopal ordination
Twenty-five years after covering priest's ordination, I photograph his episcoapal ordination.
There are two golden rules; these days we are heeding the wrong one
When he spoke to Congress last month, Pope Francis quietly urged his listeners to heed the Golden Rule of “doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
WCC supports diverting family planning funding away from Planned Parenthood
Barbara Sella Wisconsin Catholic Conference On September 2, the Wisconsin [...]
Parenting 101 – as exemplified by Ss. Joachim and Anne
Valuable lessons from the Blessed Mother’s parents.
Perinatal Hospice: Encountering and comforting infants and families
Legislative hearings are valuable means of educating the public. During a June 2 hearing in the State Capitol for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (companion bills Senate Bill 179 and Assembly Bill 237), those present learned about a little-known but invaluable program known as perinatal hospice.
Encyclical Letter “Laudato Si'” of the Holy Father Francis, On Care for Our Common Home
1. “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.
Minimum wage is our recognition of the dignity of all who work
We often hear it said that having a job gives people dignity.
Be a people filled with faith, hope, love
Easter message from the Diocesan Administrator.
WCC legislative day features human riches of the church and state
One of the strengths of the WCC’s Catholics at the Capitol event is the menu of breakout sessions we offer on a range of public policy topics.