Anna (her name is changed here for safety reasons) was in a decades long marriage that she came to understand as emotionally abusive. When people outside of her family and circle began to point out the harmful dynamics to her, “I...
A harsh annulment process places heavy burdens on Catholics
Is it time for the church to reconsider how it looks at annulments—especially for those who have experienced abuse?
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November 2025
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE
The world is our cloister
St. Columba’s Inverness takes a new approach to building a contemplative community.
BY MICHAEL CENTORE
Mercy over judgment
Annulments are nothing new, yet misunderstandings about the process still challenge Catholics today.
BY CASSIDY KLEIN
A crumbling wall
Separation of church and state isn’t just a modern American idea. It’s part of Catholic social teaching.
AN INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN F. SCHNECK
Story of a soul
Believing in ourselves and our identities brings us closer into God’s unconditional love.
BY DANI JIMÉNEZ
Repair work
Land justice gives Catholics the opportunity to make amends for the church’s past sins.
BY BRITTANY KOTELES
We must uproot poisonous assumptions about disability from our interpretations of scripture and sacrament.
Madison Chastain
