By Kaitlin Sinclair, staff writer I feel for you. The news on March 15 shocked me too. I can’t say I’m entirely surprised because of the history of unacceptance that has been within the Catholic Church. As a junior, I have done activities in university ministries for three years. Sexuality and religion have been a…
By Luke Nolan Earlier this month, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California was questioning Amy Coney Barrett during her confirmation hearing for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. During the hearing, Feinstein made a rather inappropriate comment regarding Barrett’s Catholic faith. “When you read your speeches, the conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly…
By Betsy Pray Staff Writer Let the Lenten season begin. This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, signaling the start of Lent, a 40-day season in the Christian liturgical calendar preceding the Easter season. The tradition of Ash Wednesday consists of ashes being put on the forehead in the shape of a cross. The ashes come…
By Tate M. Slaven Contributing Writer “In a global society it is important to have an understanding of religious traditions so that we can have a respect and understanding based on fact and not on suppositions.” Sister Suzanne Kush, C.S.S.F., director of St. Bonaventure’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, explained why the Festival of Faiths…