Woman With Down Syndrome Competes in Pageant
Mikayla Holmgren, 22, has earned the title of “trailblazer” after becoming the first person with Down syndrome to compete in the Miss Minnesota pageant this year.
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Christmas Spirit is Alive & Well
Random acts of kindness are occurring all over the country during this Christmas season, from people giving away the shoes on their feet to the needy to anonymous donors buying entire toy sections to give away to needy children.
Chinese Couple Finds Daughter They Were Forced to Give Up
The story of the reunion of a Chinese couple with the baby girl they were forced to give up for adoption in 1995 proves that not even China’s tyrannical one-child policy can keep parents away from the children they love.
For a Faith-Full Christmas, Look to Mary
It’s not easy to keep Christ in Christmas. Even the faithful find it difficult to focus on Christ amidst a season bombarded with consumerism and the never-ending quest for “the best Holiday deal ever!” But when we consider the tests of faith that Our Lady confronted, our search for the sacred in this holiday season won’t seem nearly as difficult.
Former Planned Parenthood VP Appointed to Senate
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton (D) announced this week that he has appointed a former Planned Parenthood Vice President and abortion extremist to the Senate seat vacated by Sen. Al Franken who resigned over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Let's Use the #MeToo Movement to Change The Culture
In a powerful op-ed appearing on the Women Speak for Themselves (WSFT) website, executive director Meg Johnson encourages women to seize the momentum behind the #MeToo movement to change a culture that is too willing to present sex as “no big deal.”
Teacher Sues After Suspension for “Misgendering” Student
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSA Christian math teacher from the UK who was suspended from his job after referring to a female student who was “transitioning” into a male as a girl is now suing the school for religious discrimination.
Ohio Bans Down Syndrome Abortion
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
The Ohio Senate passed a new law that will prohibit abortions for the sole reason of a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Father Andrew Apostoli Has Passed
The Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal are reporting that Father Andrew Apostoli passed away today at 9:25 a.m. surrounded by his fellow priests, brothers, and sisters.
Archdiocese Appeals Judge’s Ruling Against Christmas Ad
A federal court ruled against the Archdiocese of Washington DC in a suit involving the refusal by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to allow a Christmas-themed ad on its buses. The Archdiocese responded by filing an appeal.
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