Author Archives: James J Heaney

Some Church Documents #2: 1975 Nullity Case Involving a “Transsexual”

by James J Heaney Posted on 18 June 2019

The document and my discussion are at the bottom, if you want to skip down and read the darn thing. Otherwise, I have some introductory comments on the Catholic Church and gender issues. For some years, I have tried to … Continue reading →

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Seminarian Testament #3: Aidan Toombs

by James J Heaney Posted on 5 January 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: In November, I put out a call for statements from priests, ex-seminarians, and ex-seminary staff. I think we, the laity, need to assess what exactly is going on in Catholic seminaries, both good and bad, and this is a space where … Continue reading →

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Seminarian Testament #2: Anon “Assistant”

by James J Heaney Posted on 6 December 2018

EDITOR’S NOTE: In November, I put out a call for statements from priests, ex-seminarians, and ex-seminary staff. I think we, the laity, need to assess what exactly is going on in Catholic seminaries, both good and bad, and this is a space where … Continue reading →

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2018 West Saint Paul Municipal Voters’ Guide

by James J Heaney Posted on 4 November 2018

Fellow residents of West Saint Paul: Tomorrow, we vote. I have done a little research on the races in our city, and I have some gentle recommendations.

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Vote Pam Myhra for Minnesota State Auditor

by James J Heaney Posted on 7 October 2018

State Auditor is the single statewide office left where I’m willing to vote for candidates from either party—and, in my two auditor elections so far, I’ve done just that. I’ve voted for our current auditor of 11 years’ standing, Rebecca … Continue reading →

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A Kavanaugh Compromise

by James J Heaney Posted on 30 September 2018

This post has been updated. See the bottom of the post for details. Senate Republicans should offer Senate Democrats a deal: (1) Kavanaugh is rejected. (2) Feinstein resigns or is expelled. (3) Expedited hearing schedule for Kavanaugh’s replacement… or no … Continue reading →

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