Bishop’s columns
Every month, Bishop Richard Pates shares his thoughts and reflections with the Diocese of Des Moines through his column in the diocesan newspaper The Catholic Mirror. Recent columns are listed below.
2011
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December -- Christmas extended anew through us
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November -- Introduction of the Roman Missal, Third Edition
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October -- Celebrating 100 years
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September -- World Youth Day: A Defining Moment
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August -- Centennial Celebration: Plans are set
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July -- Wisdom handed on
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June -- Addressing the faith of the young
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May -- Remembering Blessed John Paul II
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April -- Dying and Rising: The Pascal Mystery
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March -- Striving for unity via universal truth
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February -- In the Holy Land with the Neocatechumenal Way
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January -- On a Journey Together
2010
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December -- A remarkable Christmas present
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November -- Diocesan centennial to kick off Nov. 20-21
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October -- A culture of vocations
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September -- A visit by Vatican official Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski
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August -- Thirteen new deacons
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July -- Celebrating our history
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June -- Addressing directly issues of sexual abuse
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May -- Pastoral Letter: A commitment to adolescent catechesis: A critical stage of lifelong catechesis in the Diocese of Des Moines (introduction)
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April -- Richness in diversity
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March -- Paschal Mystery, Easter message at core of centennial celebration
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February -- Marriage
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January -- Catholic Schools -- Dividends for Life
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