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Feeding Tubes and Defibrillators

Flanigan Chairs, past and present, discuss their field and work at Center for Practical Bioethics

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Sharpening Teeth of Acclaimed KC-Based Catholic Watchdog

Decorated journalist and Kansas City native, James Grimaldi, promises investigative reporting as new executive editor of The National Catholic Reporter

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Aging KCK Congregation Bequeaths Building to Serve Youth

Former Argentine Mennonite Church Now Home to Christian Nonprofit that Runs Programs for Young People

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Truth, Religion and the Demise of Local Newspapers

'Sad Diminution' of Metro Dailies Hinders Mission Journalism Shares With Religion

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor Reflects on His Reform Work

St. Louis man, David G. Clohessy, cites better victim support and resistant bishops among wins and losses in efforts to change the Catholic Church

by Bill Tammeus

Civic Affairs

KC Live Theater Provides Alternative to What People Miss in Shrinking Congregations

Stage Productions Address Moral Issues, Questions

by Bill Tammeus

History

From Monasteries To Mainstream: Some Find Healing And Purpose Through Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Directors are becoming more and more common as an alternative to traditional clergy.

by Bill Tammeus

Commentary

Dead Pets and Grief: Faith Leaders Embrace New Chaplaincy

'We Grew Old Together'

by Bill Tammeus

Election 2024

‘False Certitude’ Defines Our Religion, and Our Politics

Pondering the Fate of the American Experiment

by Bill Tammeus

Commentary

Kansas City Rabbis Feel Local Impact of Israel-Hamas War

Grappling With a Surge of Antisemitism

by Bill Tammeus

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