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Editor's Reflections
by Doug Bean
Protecting life, free speech should be priorities

Scripture Commentary
by Father Timothy M. Hayes
Transfiguration offers humanity hope for eternal glory

The Catholic Difference
by George Weigel
Exodus, Lent and becoming a true nation 

Stewardship, Living Our Faith
by Andrea Pannell
Stewardship can’t pause during pandemic

Faith in Action
by Mark Huddy
After Capitol riot, cathedral protest, what would Jesus do?

The Everyday Catholic
by Rick Jeric
God’s love is our Valentine

Finding Faith in Everyday Life
by Sarah Reinhard
Finding joy with Our Blessed Mother

Grace in the Moment
by Mary Van Balen
A contemplative Lent
 
Holy & Healthy
by Lori Crock
Our call to greatness
 
Making Sense Out of Bioethics
by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk
The ‘quality of life’ error

Have Faith in Education
by Adam Dufault
Schools operate humbly at bold pace 

Holiness at home
by Greg Popcak
Family life is a liturgy? What does that even mean?

All That We Have
by MaryBeth Eberhard
Bible figures’ sins, strengths offer life lessons to children

Unity in Community
by Pamela Harris
Black Catholic leaders honored in November

Obituaries

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Bishop's statement on President’s actions on Title X family planning, Mexico City Policy

I join my brother bishops of the United States in speaking out against the Biden Administration’s actions rescinding regulations designed to protect the life of the unborn. Through executive order, the President overturned the Mexico City and the Promoting Life in Global Health policy, which prohibited U.S. taxpayer dollars from funding abortions overseas.  The Administration has also opened the Title X family planning program to the provision and promotion of abortion and has begun to consider codifying the Roe v. Wade decision.

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Catholic Men’s Conference to take place virtually on Feb. 27
This year’s diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will be different from the 23 conferences that have preceded it, but it will continue the traditions of dynamic speaking and Christian fellowship among participants that have made the event one of the largest gatherings of its type in the nation for men of faith.
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100 percent participation requested in Disciple Maker Index Survey
Parishes will be participating in the diocesan-wide Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey between now and March 22. This nationally-recognized survey has been administered at parishes around the United States and Canada since 2013. All parishes, as part of the Diocese of Columbus’ Real Presence Real Future planning process, will participate in this survey during Lent.
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Bridgettines to expand location with chapel, guesthouse
The Order of the Most Holy Savior of St. Bridget, better known as the Bridgettines, has quickly established its presence as a spiritual force in the Diocese of Columbus and is ready to expand its hospitality and prayer ministry here.
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Diocesan parishes list times for Eucharistic Adoration
Parishes set times for Eucharistic Adoration during Lent. 
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Lenten activities at parishes throughout the diocese​​​​​
Special events for Lent planned by parishes of the Diocese of Columbus, as supplied to The Catholic Times, are listed. In addition to the events listed, many parishes will conduct penance services, either individually or in conjunction with other parishes in their deanery. Many also will offer the traditional Lenten devotion of Stations of the Cross.
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The gift of life comes in many sizes, shapes and forms. Phil and Laura Frank received a special delivery nearly two years ago with the birth of their first child – a bundle of indescribable joy who so far has beaten the odds.

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“Birthdays are for children!” My mom’s words still ring in my ears. Perhaps what she meant is that, as we age, we greet our birthdays with less enthusiasm. For me, I began to feel a bit uneasy once I became Social Security eligible. At first, I was amused. Then, in what seemed like a blink of an eye, I found myself applying for Medicare! Thankfully, concerns over my advancing age ended in spring 2019. 

Missionary Discipleship
Chancery staff member welcomes opportunity to evangelize
As executive assistant in the diocesan Chancery, Yvette Reategui never knows when she might be called on to perform the work of a missionary disciple.
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Rite of Election
Jesus brings order, bishop tells catechumens, candidates
Bishop Robert Brennan told people who are planning to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil that uniting with Jesus through joining the Catholic Church will help bring order and meaning to the chaos of their lives.
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Women’s Morning of Prayer and Reflection focuses on Sacred Heart
On Saturday, Feb. 20, Westerville St. Paul the Apostle Church hosted a Women’s Morning of Prayer and Reflection, which featured musical performances and talks by sisters of the Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus from Steubenville. 
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Pandemic limits, cancels Lenten fish fries in diocese

As it has done for nearly every other aspect of parish life, the COVID-19 pandemic will alter a major activity of many parishes – the community fish fry that usually takes place on Lenten Fridays.
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Catholic Business Spotlight
Architect designs with church’s ‘evolving’ needs in mind

Architect Peter Krajnak says that when he designs a new church or works on renovating an existing one, he’s thinking beyond the immediate needs of the church’s current members.

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Local news roundup
Father Cromly to visit Columbus
Father Nathan Cromly, CSJ, the founder and president of Eagle Eye Ministries in Denver, will be in Columbus in March to speak at three events, each with a different focus. 
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Answering God's Call
Since 1900, Franciscan sisters have tended to sick in Zanesville
Around the turn of the 20th century, doctors at the Margaret Blue Sanitarium in Zanesville found that they needed staff members. A story that can’t be verified, but has been passed down for 120 years, says that when they asked where nurses could be found, they were told, “Do you want some nurses? Then get yourself some nuns.”
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Foundation grant aids sisters with discernment process
The Dominican Sisters of Peace are vowed Catholic sisters who strive to live a life of peacemaking. They share this commitment with Dominican associates who are laywomen and -men dedicated to a Dominican way of life, which is predicated on prayer, community, ministry and study. 
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