Young Voices

Young Voices columnists are Catholics in their 20s and 30s who share their views of the church and the world.

Why I'm staying Catholic

Sep 20, 2018

Young Voices: In times of scandal, the question: Why am I a Catholic? Why stick around? Two reasons go back to my Irish-Catholic grandmother who was born 100 years ago this week.

Becky Ianni holds a photo of herself as a child with a priest Aug. 21 outside the headquarters of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington. Ianni says she was abused by the priest in the photo. (CNS/Bob Roller)

In the face of this scandal's abuse of power, listen to the powerless

by Brian Harper

Sep 13, 2018

Young Voices: Clergy and laity alike can learn from those who have been most marginalized. They know Golgotha in a way no one ever should, and their courage is without parallel.

In response to scandal, join the 'nones' on the road to Emmaus

by Christian Mocek

Sep 6, 2018

Young Voices: The "nones," those who claim no affiliation with religion, do not believe in a church that is a sedentary, out-of-touch, and immovable fortress guarded by men in brightly colored dresses and pointy hats.

'I was in prison and you came to me'

by Clare Coffey

Aug 30, 2018

Young Voices: Prisoners around the U.S. are on strike. They have a list of 10 demands, including abolition of the labor practices that amount to what some call modern-day slavery.

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Why I'm staying Catholic

In the face of this scandal's abuse of power, listen to the powerless

In response to scandal, join the 'nones' on the road to Emmaus

'I was in prison and you came to me'

Associate movement sees future rich with hope

As we celebrate, we create communion

To follow Jesus, we must become vulnerable

Winning the hearts and minds of young voters

Rediscovering the daily examen with my daughter

Souter's approach to Constitution parallels Ignatian discernment

Would Jesus invite President Trump to a steak dinner?

Dorothy Day offered herself as she was to God

Everyone forgets about Mary Oliver's grasshopper

Parish becomes intercultural

To break versus to break open

Build a legacy: Take first step and get moving

5 fascinating podcast episodes for your thoughtful summer leisure

Rhythms and routines in ordinary time

What does it mean to be father to a son in the age of #MeToo?

At Met Gala, high fashion meets high church: two parties with similar sins

A 2018 happiness thread to keep my misanthropic heresy at bay

Call for creative communion

Millennial philanthropy can teach Catholic Church three things

Life is never normal for those of us who believe

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