For our Sounding Board column, U.S. Catholic asks authors to argue one side of a many-sided issue of importance to Catholics around the country. We also invite readers to submit their responses to these opinion essays—whether...
Catholic identity should be about more than Mass attendance
Should the church broaden its definition of “active Catholics” beyond liturgical participation? U.S. Catholic readers weigh in.
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January 2026
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE
In communion
Some Catholics worry about politicizing the Eucharist. But it’s already political.
BY DON CLEMMER
A stake in the future
Religious communities are investing their money in ways that can change corporations for the better.
BY RENÉE DARLINE RODEN
Between two worlds
Understanding Augustine means recognizing both his Roman education and his North African roots.
AN INTERVIEW WITH CATHERINE CONEYBEARE
Waiting on a word
There is power in the patient act of listening for words that call to you.
BY CHRISTINE VALTERS PAINTNER
A higher allegiance
Sometimes doing God’s will means breaking the law. Just ask these saints.
BY ELLYN SANNA
Ultimately, recommitting ourselves to the radical love of the gospels is the way forward, and the only way to truly stand up for the faith.
Kathleen Bonnette
