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Local Reactions to Pope Francis Calling for Same-Sex Civil Union Laws

News Desk — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:55:04 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa — Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples in an interview about documentary about his life. There are some conflicting thoughts here in Iowa on his comment. In a new documentary “Francesco,” that focuses on the life and teachings of Pope Francis, the pope said, “Homosexuals have a right […]

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Diocese of Des Moines Schools Give Inside Look into ‘Return to Learn’ Plan

News Desk — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:57:44 +0000

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — We are less than a week away from many districts starting their school year. For the Diocese of Des Moines schools, including Dowling Catholic, providing that face-to-face, faith-based opportunity was most important. They ending up putting hundreds of thousands of dollars into technology to still make that happen. “We are […]

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Carlisle Priest Removed as Simpson Assistant Track Coach After Text Messages Published on Social Media

News Desk — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:25:42 +0000

Indianola, Iowa — Simpson College says it has ‘cut ties’ with assistant track & field coach James Kirby, a priest at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carlisle, over “allegations of inappropriate conduct.” The school announced its separation with Kirby with this message from President Marsha Kelliher: “On the evening of July 9, 2020, Simpson […]

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