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Guidelines for church involvement in electoral politics
The Guidelines are intended to encourage Catholics and other citizens to become involved in election campaigns and the discussion of public policy issues.
Faithful Citizenship – The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
First in a five-part series.
A letter to Catholics in Wisconsin on Faithful Citizenship
Every two years, in advance of state or national elections, we are reminded of our vocation to be faithful citizens and we reflect on this civic witness in the statement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States.
Preparing for the autumn journey
Being Catholic is a deeper and richer experience when we share in one another’s journeys.
We can do more to foster vocations
We are all aware of the need for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese.
Surge in voter turnout needs to continue
On Independence Day, I saw many in the Badger State wearing red, white, and blue. Like some of you, I “liked” statements on social media asserting national pride and joined in singing patriotic songs at Mass.
He is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Bishop Powers Easter message for 2016.
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.