2024

Story of What Happened May 9th at the Palestinian Protest down at the DM Fed building!!!!!!! by Carolyn U.W., WILPF , DSM

Story of What Happened Yesterday at the Palestinian Protest down at the Federal Building in Des Moines!!!!!!! by Carolyn U.W., Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, DSM <carolynruw@gmail.com> Dear Friends,       Below is a summary of what happened yesterday:            Yesterday, May 9th, WILPF,DSM and CPM members, under… Continue reading Story of What Happened May 9th at the Palestinian Protest down at the DM Fed building!!!!!!! by Carolyn U.W., WILPF , DSM

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Meeting Bp Gumbleton Nov 1979 @ White House, right before ash spilling Pres. Jimmy Carter, protesting Salt II Treaty

I was the first person in my family ever to be invited to the White House. So I’m going through these major struggles and tensions. “God, what do I do?” Here I am invited, and at the same time I got a bag of ashes in my pants, and I’m going to try to say… Continue reading Meeting Bp Gumbleton Nov 1979 @ White House, right before ash spilling Pres. Jimmy Carter, protesting Salt II Treaty

2024

March 28, 2024 “Following Jesus in a Pro Rich, Pro War, Pro US Empire” DMACC Ankeny talk by Frank Cordaro

March 28, 2024 Frank Cordaro’s presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14tRMivicuc&list=PLie06sLtffwzcNVjmfLsUPKT-J-PcV2Qo&pp=gAQBiAQB . The go pro splits the longer video into three smaller segments each about fifteen minutes. That link will play parts one, two, and three in order continuously without stopping at the end of parts one and two. You may also view each individual section via the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLie06sLtffwzcNVjmfLsUPKT-J-PcV2Qo&si=EQRl8Cj4R0pmFvPU .

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“Growing Old Ain’t for Sissies – Even at the DMCW” by FC, 2024 March v.p. p. 6&7

“Growing Old Ain’t for Sissies – Even at the Des Moines Catholic Worker” by Frank Cordaro Borrowing a line from Betty Davis, an old movie star, a year in review of the Des Moines Catholic Worker Elder Collective has not been easy. We began 2023 with the death of our beloved Norman Searah (72) on January… Continue reading “Growing Old Ain’t for Sissies – Even at the DMCW” by FC, 2024 March v.p. p. 6&7

2023

“Frank Cordaro, the Friend I Know” by Rev Bob Cook p. 4 2023 Nov. v.p.

Traditionally this issue of Via Pacis is devoted to Christmas season news. I want to honor that. That means this article will not be my usual focus on Legacy of Light (solar electrification project for small farm family homes in El Salvador), except to say the donations from many of you reading this publication have… Continue reading “Frank Cordaro, the Friend I Know” by Rev Bob Cook p. 4 2023 Nov. v.p.

2023

2023 Nov v.p. p.1 “The Poor You Will Always Have with You” (Mark 14:7) by Frank Cordaro

The Poor You Will Always Have with You” (Mark 14:7) by Frank Cordaro This year’s beg begins with transparency: an account of Sister Maggie’s $150,000 estate. All but about $24,000 has been spent! Most of this was contributed to long neglected but imperative projects: dead tree removal, foundation and basement work on Dingman, Corrie and… Continue reading 2023 Nov v.p. p.1 “The Poor You Will Always Have with You” (Mark 14:7) by Frank Cordaro

2023

2023 Nov. v.p. p. 7 “In Light of These Times!” a message from Jess and an Update for the Free Jessica Reznicek Campaign

“In Light of These Times!”A message from Jess and an Update from the Free Jessica Reznicek CampaignOct 26, 2023Dear People of the World, Thank you so much for all of your love and prayer. I’m taking it one day at a time, hopeful that by Fall 2024 I’ll qualify to transfer to a minimum-security facility.… Continue reading 2023 Nov. v.p. p. 7 “In Light of These Times!” a message from Jess and an Update for the Free Jessica Reznicek Campaign

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“The DMCW Needs a Good Canonist, Plus Weekly 9:30A.M. Saturday Liturgies Starting at Dingman House” by Frank Cordaro p. 1 2023 Nov v.p.

. Bishop Joensen and the local Priest Council extend ‘ban’ Catholic Mass at Des Moines Catholic Worker First, the good news. The Des Moines Catholic Worker community is starting weekly Saturday 9:30 a.m. liturgies at Dingman House – all are welcome! Hopefully, this can be our community’s positive response to Bishop Joensen’s terrible July 7th… Continue reading “The DMCW Needs a Good Canonist, Plus Weekly 9:30A.M. Saturday Liturgies Starting at Dingman House” by Frank Cordaro p. 1 2023 Nov v.p.

2023

Water Protector and Dakota Access Pipeline DAPL Saboteur Jessica Reznicek, Nov 14, 2023 The Green Flame

(1094) Water Protector and Dakota Access Pipeline DAPL Saboteur Jessica Reznicek – YouTube Nov 14, 2023 The Green Flame PodcastAfter being charged with a “terrorism enhancement,” Jessica Reznicek is currently serving an 8-year prison sentence for multiple acts of sabotage against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) during the Standing Rock uprising. On this episode, we share… Continue reading Water Protector and Dakota Access Pipeline DAPL Saboteur Jessica Reznicek, Nov 14, 2023 The Green Flame