The Dispatch
What happens to bishops who resign?
The problem is a metaphysical one because when bishops, priests, and deacons are ordained, they are changed ontologically, at the very level of their being […]
Articles by Nicholas Senz
Essay
Female ordination advocates ignore theological truth, focus on power
Those who insist that women ought to be ordained as Catholic priests do not simply want to serve the Church—they want to change the Church. […]
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Moral theology should make saints—not excuses
Moral theologians should pursue research and reflection in order to bring forth and multiply the Church’s rich tradition on spiritual growth and holiness. They should […]
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In an age of pushy politics, why shy away from proclaiming the Faith?
Society has reached the sad point that many people think themselves brave or controversial for stating an opinion shared by everyone in the room. […]
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“Going My Way” and the attraction of beauty
Among the many inspiring addresses at the recent Convocation of Catholic Leaders was a speech by Bishop Robert Barron on the challenges and opportunities in preaching the Gospel in the age of the “nones,” the […]
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True forgiveness is greater than false tolerance
In his homily at the beginning of the 2005 conclave, which would elect him pope, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger delivered a now-famous line: “We are building a dictatorship of relativism that does not recognize anything as […]
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Should the Mass reflect a pope’s personality?
Pope Francis has announced the formation of a committee to review the Church’s governing document on liturgical translation, Liturgiam Authenticam. Father Michael Ryan of the Archdiocese of Seattle—a leading opponent of the new English translation […]
History
A Historical Lesson in Resisting Social Pressure
The Church has often found itself at odds with American society—or perhaps it is more accurate to say, American society has often found itself at odds with the Church. There is a long history of […]
General
What kind of College of Cardinals will Pope Francis create?
Soon Pope Francis will create 17 new cardinals for the Church, further deepening his imprint upon the Sacred College and on the Church in general. Pope Francis has given us an insight into his vision […]
Interview
Scientist, Theologian, Mother
How many people do you know who can give you a technical description of photosynthesis and quote from Ludwig Ott’s Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma? Dr. Stacy Trasancos (stacytrasancos.com) is one such person, accomplished in both […]