An audience, a basilica, and the final journey of Pope Francis

If I had to title this column, and I apologize for its length, I would have to call it, "An Audience, a Basilica, and the Final Journey of Pope Francis." I have been fortunate enough to have visited Rome three times, with the second trip in November 2021 being the most Catholic-focused. At that time, … Continue reading An audience, a basilica, and the final journey of Pope Francis →

Always be kind

Visitors to our parish office at St. Elizabeth might notice a little motto tacked to secretary Stacey Knepper's bulletin board, just behind her desk. It reads, "You will never look into the eyes of someone who God doesn't love. Always be kind." If you distilled all of the ways we tend to distinguish ourselves in … Continue reading Always be kind →