The most forgotten people in the world
“I hope you are doing okay at this time.” This is how almost every letter I get from Danny, my death row pen pal begins. In fact, it is how the letters I get from several other men on death row begin. I guess it means the same as “How are you? I am fine,” which is how I used to start letters to my aunts, uncles and grandparents when I was a youngster.
Read MoreHumility of Mary celebrates 'Year of Consecrated Life'
Visitors learned more about the mission and the history of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary on Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreIowa faith leaders speak out against calls to enact death penalty
At its core, our opposition to the death penalty is based in our faith traditions that inform our beliefs on what is right and wrong and what we must stand against on behalf of our faith and human rights. Our collective faiths compel us to use our voices to declare the death penalty wrong and immoral. The government should not kill a human being as retribution or punishment, regardless of the person’s actions.
Read MorePaving the path for immigrants to thrive: Sister Irene Munoz leaves a legacy in six decades of ministry
Sister Irene Munoz, or “Madre Irene,” as she is known fondly in the Hispanic community, leaves more than her heart in Ottumwa after retiring July 31 as multicultural minister. For the many people whose lives she touched, Madre Irene leaves the gifts of inspiration, motivation, perseverance and the Catholic faith to carry on her work of service to and empowerment of others for generations to come.
Read MoreSr. Helen Strohman Resting in Heavenly Peace
Sister Helen Strohman entered eternal life on April 7, 2023.
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