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With our nation’s decision, the real work comes to bear — holding our representatives’ feet to the fire to live up to all the promises they made to get our vote.

Our nation is deeply divided along a number of political, economic and social fault lines. As a people, we seem to have given in to a form of discourse and argumentation that lacks basic respect and civility. We may not like the negative political ads or the candidates arguing and debating as if facing mortal enemies, but we are part of the culture that makes it possible.

Over the past several months, many faithful Catholics have expressed deep dissatisfaction with this year’s presidential election, and understandably so: Neither major party candidate seems personally guided by a consistent ethic of life, and there are deep, concerning questions about the character of both.

Project Rachel is a free service, open to anyone in need, regardless of faith, as part of the services available through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Thoughts about my four kids, including one getting ready to select a college, have been churning in my head.

Last month, Pope Francis called on Catholics to consider a new work of mercy: ‘care for our common home’.

This method of prayer can be a great way to grow in love for our neighbor and our Catholic faith.

God pardons all our faults, our weaknesses, our struggles. Shouldn’t we also do the same for others?