But I would like to thank all those who voted for me — which, at last tally, numbered one: my wife. Better luck next year. Meantime, you can read about those who rigged the election for Matt Damon, and others on the finalist list, right here.

An interesting controversy has erupted in Utah over a classic Christian symbol. The Salt Lake Tribune reports: A federal judge today heard arguments on whether the placement of 13 crosses on government land along Utah highways to memorialize fallen Highway Patrol troopers is constitutional. Brian Barnard, the attorney for American Atheists Inc., contended it is…

News broke over the weekend that the Jesuits will be coughing up some $50 million to more than 100 Alaskans who say they were sexually abused by members of the order. The payout is huge — not just financially, but historically, according to the AP: The settlement with the Oregon Province of the Society of…

November 19 marks my six-month anniversary as a deacon. I still can’t believe it. Anyway: I had asked a friend if she would sing Bernstein’s “A Simple Song” at my Mass of Thanksgiving the day after my ordination. She was happy to oblige — but had to go to an out-of-town wedding that weekend. So…

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