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(Bilingual) This Sunday, the church will observe the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Without a doubt, migration is a political issue in the broad sense of the word. After all, the word “political” ultimately comes from the Greek polis, referring to the city or community, and migration necessarily raises questions that concern the life of a nation and its people. Este domingo, la Iglesia celebrará la Jornada Mundial del Migrante y del Refugiado. Sin duda, la migración es un tema político en el sentido amplio de la palabra. Después de todo, la palabra «político» proviene en última instancia del griego polis, que se refiere a la ciudad o a la comunidad, y la migración necesariamente plantea cuestiones que afectan la vida de una nación y de su pueblo.

Canon 7 of the Code of Canon Law states that “A law is established when it is promulgated.” In simple terms, a law cannot exist unless it has been made public in an official way. For laws issued by the Holy Father, Canon Law mandates publication in Acta Apostolicae Sedis, an official publication of the Holy See, although this can vary in some cases. As for particular laws, such as diocesan laws, it is up to the legislator to decide how to promulgate them.

Change is difficult. We are creatures of habit, and anything that pulls us out of our established routines can be challenging. However, change is often necessary. What you are holding in your hands is the last printed edition, or if you are reading the e-version, then this is the last edition you will see in this format. The Lumen has been a great source of local, national and international news related to our Catholic faith and life. It has also been the official newspaper of the Diocese of Sioux City, which means that it has been the official means for Bishop Walker Nickless and his predecessors to promulgate laws and communicate administrative acts.