The word was made flesh, now give flesh to the word
The word was made flesh – this is how John’s gospel refers to the birth of the Son of God
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Archbishop Jackels’ Messages
Messages from Archbishop Jackels
Archbishop reports on meeting with Iowa attorney general
Discussed clergy sexual abuse issues In the interest of being transparent, and to keep everyone informed about matters related to
Read MoreIowa bishops offer perspective on gun legislation
As Pope Francis has observed, violent acts “of different kinds and levels,” such as war, terrorism, mass shootings, domestic violence,
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Archbishop reports on USCCB meeting, reflects on hot button topics
At the recent USCCB meeting, my intention was to take notes in order to make a report to the people
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An update on the response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis
With regard to the crisis caused by the recent scandals related to clergy sexual abuse, it is I believe good
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The basis for Catholic teaching on the right to life and human dignity
There was a recent editorial cartoon picturing a bishop asking to be excused from a grand jury investigation about clergy
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Action to prevent clergy sex abuse and a look toward the future
People understandably want to know what the Church will do in response to the sin and crime of clergy sex
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Homily for the Service of Lament
It’s hard to go to Confession, but I think it’s even harder to leave the confessional, because we leave with
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How the archdiocese responds when receiving allegations of clergy sex abuse
The little ones At Newman Catholic School, in Mason City, for their all-school Mass, the seniors enter hand-in-hand with the
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Archbishop offers his perspective on accusations against Pope Francis
People have questions and confusion about an accusation made against our Holy Father Pope Francis. At the end of last
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