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The Conversations That Need to Happen Among Bishops, by Jayd Henricks – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

The Conversations That Need to Happen Among Bishops, by Jayd Henricks

Why Schumer Shut Down the Government, According to JD Vance, by Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

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Bishop Joseph E. Strickland: Before I Formed You in the Womb, I Knew You

October 2, 2025

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By Jayd Henricks, Catholic World Report, Oct. 1, 2025

Jayd Henricks is the former executive director of government relations for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He has a STL in systematic theology from the Dominican House of Studies.

An unexpected opportunity has developed through the messiness of the last couple of weeks.

The public skirmish that began last month between a handful of bishops and Cardinal Cupich took a very unexpected turn yesterday, as Pope Leo weighed in, and then Senator Durbin withdrew from a lifetime achievement award offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

For people watching from the outside, including myself, the divisions exposed profound differences in ecclesiologies, pastoral emphases, and perhaps political dispositions. In an essay I published here at CWR last month, I argued forcefully that Cardinal Cupich was wrong in his approach.

The Conversations That Need to Happen Among Bishops, by Jayd Henricks

Why Schumer Shut Down the Government, According to JD Vance, by Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland: Before I Formed You in the Womb, I Knew You

By Jayd Henricks, Catholic World Report, Oct. 1, 2025

An unexpected opportunity has developed through the messiness of the last couple of weeks.

The public skirmish that began last month between a handful of bishops and Cardinal Cupich took a very unexpected turn yesterday, as Pope Leo weighed in, and then Senator Durbin withdrew from a lifetime achievement award offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

For people watching from the outside, including myself, the divisions exposed profound differences in ecclesiologies, pastoral emphases, and perhaps political dispositions. In an essay I published here at CWR last month, I argued forcefully that Cardinal Cupich was wrong in his approach.

But the cardinal’s Tuesday statement, issued after Senator Durbin withdrew, was reasonable and helpful, even if I disagree with parts of it. …

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The Conversations That Need to Happen Among Bishops, by Jayd Henricks

Why Schumer Shut Down the Government, According to JD Vance, by Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland: Before I Formed You in the Womb, I Knew You

By Jayd Henricks, Catholic World Report, Oct. 1, 2025

An unexpected opportunity has developed through the messiness of the last couple of weeks.

The public skirmish that began last month between a handful of bishops and Cardinal Cupich took a very unexpected turn yesterday, as Pope Leo weighed in, and then Senator Durbin withdrew from a lifetime achievement award offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

For people watching from the outside, including myself, the divisions exposed profound differences in ecclesiologies, pastoral emphases, and perhaps political dispositions. In an essay I published here at CWR last month, I argued forcefully that Cardinal Cupich was wrong in his approach.

But the cardinal’s Tuesday statement, issued after Senator Durbin withdrew, was reasonable and helpful, even if I disagree with parts of it. …

Continue reading >>>>>>>>

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