Together We Flourish

I've been thinking a lot lately about the Church as we experience our Journey in Faith together in the Archdiocese Dubuque, and as I step more fully into my role as Director of Leadership Formation. Not the Church as a building. Not the Church as an institution. Not even the Church as the collection of … Continue reading Together We Flourish →

On Being Forgotten

"They didn't even know that I was the one who did that," I recently had an elder share with me in a frustrated and exasperated tone. In his later years, he was sharing about all the things he was proud of and had accomplished in his life. I sensed what I thought could be the … Continue reading On Being Forgotten →

Our Immaturity is Showing

In light of recent events that are perpetuating division, I am pondering some questions: Why are my friends who identify as pro-life saying it's OK to degrade and dehumanize people who do not share the same values they do? Why are my friends who say they are advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion othering people … Continue reading Our Immaturity is Showing →