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January 27, 2006 Issue

Catechetical support
Archbishop’s Call to Share provides critical support for theological and spiritual formation at Catholic campus centers, and for parish religious education programs. FULL STORY

ACTS supports schools
Archbishop’s Call to Share plays a key part in making sure archdiocesan schools are the best they can be, and are accessible to as many families who want a Catholic education for their children as possible. FULL STORY

Immigration reform needed
The U. S. Justice for Immigrants Campaign acknowledges the need for humane and effective border control, but does not believe that the enforcement model alone will produce needed immigration reform, says Archbishop Naumann. FULL STORY

Rally for life
How many years must pro-lifers march in protest of the Roe v. Wade abortion decision anniversary? God only knows, said Bishop Michaell Jackels of the Diocese of Wichita. But in the meantime, we must persevere. FULL STORY

Stem cell realities
Dr. David Prentice, a scientist with the Family Research Center, will separate stem cell myth from reality at the 2006 Kansans for Life Valentine Banquet on Feb. 16 at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. FULL STORY

Topeka plan announced
The recommendations are in and the plan has been accepted. The future of Topeka parishes and schools can be summed up in two words: consolidation and collaboration. FULL STORY.

Are we there yet?
You’ve heard it before on long car trips — “Are we there yet?” As in life, the destination is our goal, but all of life is a journey on which we both encounter challenges and meet God, says Jackie Corrigan. FULL STORY

The flu season
Sin behaves like influenza — it is highly contagious and needs to pass from one person to the next to survive, as it cannot live in isolation, says Father Michael Stubbs. Hence, the church ’s warning to “not run around with the wrong crowd” makes sense. FULL STORY

Still faithful citizens
Our bishops challenge us to be faithful citizens even as they remind us of our special obligations to the poor and vulnerable as we reform our immigration policies, says Bill Scholl. FULL STORY

Timeless education
While the emphasis is public education seems to have shifted from educating for the common good to self-development, Catholic education has remained committed to partnering with parents in their role as first teachers, says Kathy O ’Hara. FULL STORY