Christine Schenk
@christineschenk.bsky.social
Author, Nurse midwife, Justice Seeker
I write these for myself an hope they help others too…
Where is God when headlines are bleak?
Let's face it: It looks like the bad guys are winning. Where is God? Is there no heavenly response on the horizon? Believing that love of God and love of neighbor are one and the same, what am I being...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I write these for myself an hope they help others too…
Please return power to Congress by supporting Senator Tim Kaine's War Powers Resolution. Easy sign on
Tell Your Senators: No War With Iran
The American people do not want to enter Netanyahu’s war with Iran. American involvement would not only put our troops into harm's way, but risk escalating an already volatile situation into all-out r...
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June 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Please return power to Congress by supporting Senator Tim Kaine's War Powers Resolution. Easy sign on
Northeast Ohio peeps I hope you can come. Tuesday, June 24 at 11:30 at Trinity Cathedral downtown. Parking is free - over 60 faith leaders from the Protestant Catholic Jewish and Muslim traditions have signed a document opposing mass deportation of migrants.
Interfaith Prayer Service in Support of Migrants | InterReligious Task Force on Central America
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June 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Northeast Ohio peeps I hope you can come. Tuesday, June 24 at 11:30 at Trinity Cathedral downtown. Parking is free - over 60 faith leaders from the Protestant Catholic Jewish and Muslim traditions have signed a document opposing mass deportation of migrants.
Over 600 people at no kings rally in largely Republican Avon Ohio stood with songs and signs for two hours in the pouring rain. SO inspiring!
June 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Over 600 people at no kings rally in largely Republican Avon Ohio stood with songs and signs for two hours in the pouring rain. SO inspiring!
Duh- the orange one is finally getting the picture. I’m grateful- it also says nationwide demonstrations and pushback are working. Praise God!
Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/u...
Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/u...
Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries
www.nytimes.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Duh- the orange one is finally getting the picture. I’m grateful- it also says nationwide demonstrations and pushback are working. Praise God!
Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/u...
Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/u...
From National Catholic Reporter - Christine Schenk: Chicago seniors mentor migrants amid deportation threats
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Christine Schenk: Chicago seniors mentor migrants amid deportation threats
The Migrant Ministry of the Catholic Parishes of Oak Park has provided assistance to thousands of migrants — and nearly all of the ministry's volunteers are senior citizens.
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May 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
From National Catholic Reporter - Christine Schenk: Chicago seniors mentor migrants amid deportation threats
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From National Catholic Reporter - Conclave roundup: Women's ordination; cardinal posts last video before conclave
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Conclave roundup: Women's ordination; cardinal posts last video before conclave
As people watched the papal election process unfold, advocates for issues including female clergy expressed hopes and fears for what's to come when a new pontiff is elected.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
From National Catholic Reporter - Conclave roundup: Women's ordination; cardinal posts last video before conclave
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Great resource for where the Cardinals stand on women and LGBTQ issues
Explore the conclave: An interactive database of the men who will elect the next pope
Explore the conclave: An interactive database of the men who will elect the next pope
May 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Great resource for where the Cardinals stand on women and LGBTQ issues
Explore the conclave: An interactive database of the men who will elect the next pope
Explore the conclave: An interactive database of the men who will elect the next pope
It was such an honor to speak at Georgetown yesterday about my book: Bending Toward Justice: Sr. Kate Kuenstler and the Struggle for Parish Rights. A large in person group attended and it was live streamed by the National Catholic Reporter. I am so blessed.
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May 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It was such an honor to speak at Georgetown yesterday about my book: Bending Toward Justice: Sr. Kate Kuenstler and the Struggle for Parish Rights. A large in person group attended and it was live streamed by the National Catholic Reporter. I am so blessed.
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Dear friends-- On April 30 from 3:30-5:00 pm I will be at Georgetown University giving a presentation on my book Bending Toward Justice:Sr. Kate Kuenstler and the struggle for parish rights It is being livestreamed by NCR. Here is a link to register
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Bending Toward Justice
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April 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Dear friends-- On April 30 from 3:30-5:00 pm I will be at Georgetown University giving a presentation on my book Bending Toward Justice:Sr. Kate Kuenstler and the struggle for parish rights It is being livestreamed by NCR. Here is a link to register
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“May Pope Francis rest in God’s peace. May his memory be both a blessing and a call to action for justice in our world and Church. And may the seeds of reform and renewal planted during his papacy continue to grow and flourish.”
Future Church Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis
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April 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“May Pope Francis rest in God’s peace. May his memory be both a blessing and a call to action for justice in our world and Church. And may the seeds of reform and renewal planted during his papacy continue to grow and flourish.”
If you read just one piece about Pope Francis
Spirit-led tenure, this is the one. Thanks Joshua McElwee.
Spirit-led tenure, this is the one. Thanks Joshua McElwee.
POPE FRANCIS, PASTOR-PONTIFF, REVITALIZED GLOBAL CATHOLIC CHURCH
Pope Francis, a transformative figure who revitalized the hopes of millions of Catholics after decades of scandal, stagnation and increasing social irrelevancy for the global church, died April 21.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If you read just one piece about Pope Francis
Spirit-led tenure, this is the one. Thanks Joshua McElwee.
Spirit-led tenure, this is the one. Thanks Joshua McElwee.
Important deep dive read from Tom Roberts.
Is Trump administration 'the most Christian' ever? No, it's not. Here's why.
The decadeslong effort to make unrestricted capitalism compatible with Catholic teaching keeps running into obstacles in Vatican II documents, papal encyclicals, bishops' pastoral letters, and Christi...
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April 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Important deep dive read from Tom Roberts.
So inspiring!
These nuns advocated for immigrant rights for 40 years — now in their 90s, they’re not slowing down
For over four decades Sisters JoAnn Persch, 90, and Pat Murphy, 95, have dedicated their lives to advocating for immigrant rights and the dignity of all people.
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April 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So inspiring!
Contact your senators to vote no on the SAVE act which will disenfranchise women and minorities
How widespread is election fraud in the United States? Not very
In swing states, reported cases of voter fraud amounts to less than 1%.
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April 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Contact your senators to vote no on the SAVE act which will disenfranchise women and minorities
What a lovely review of my book! Yolanda knew just what to highlight about Kate's prophetic work. Thanks NCR!
'Bending Toward Justice' raises a prophetic call for synodality and community
This compelling narrative invites readers to reflect deeply on the authentic meaning of ecclesial community: a church not constrained by bureaucratic structures and rigid norms but one that truly inca...
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April 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
What a lovely review of my book! Yolanda knew just what to highlight about Kate's prophetic work. Thanks NCR!
Sadly too true. So ugly
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/o...
Opinion | Trump and Netanyahu Steer Toward an Ugly World, Together
The president and the Israeli prime minister are following the same track toward autocratic government and an abandonment of ideals.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Sadly too true. So ugly
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/o...
Please call Senator Moreno and demand that he retract and apologize for this vicious (or incredibly stupid) statement (216) 522-7272 (202) 224-2315. Thank you www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
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April 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Please call Senator Moreno and demand that he retract and apologize for this vicious (or incredibly stupid) statement (216) 522-7272 (202) 224-2315. Thank you www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
Tonight- March 27, at 7;09 pm ET I give a presentation for FutureChurch about Sr. Kate and the thousands of courageous Catholics who fought for their parish homes. You can register for free at this link futurechurch.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Tonight- March 27, at 7;09 pm ET I give a presentation for FutureChurch about Sr. Kate and the thousands of courageous Catholics who fought for their parish homes. You can register for free at this link futurechurch.org
“Mr. Trump and his advisers have ushered the country into a new era of post-truth politics, where facts are contested and fictions used to pursue policy goals.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/b...
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Trump Leads a ‘Machinery’ of Misinformation in Second Term
President Trump’s first four years in the White House were filled with falsehoods. Now he and those around him are using false claims to justify their policy changes.
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March 26, 2025 at 2:03 AM
“Mr. Trump and his advisers have ushered the country into a new era of post-truth politics, where facts are contested and fictions used to pursue policy goals.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/b...
The new contracts across government will come in addition to the billions of dollars in new business that SpaceX could rake in by securing permission from the Trump administration to expand its use of federally owned property. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/u...
Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the best ...
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March 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The new contracts across government will come in addition to the billions of dollars in new business that SpaceX could rake in by securing permission from the Trump administration to expand its use of federally owned property. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/u...