Dave Hartline, a fellow Ohioan, at The Catholic Report has written a great 2 part (so far) essay on the emerging trends in Catholicism. Basically, he notes that the high tide of dissent has thankfully begun to end. I’m honored that he considers me a modern day defender of the Church too. Check them out:

The Tide Is Turning Towards Catholicism
How The Tide Is Turning Towards Catholicism (The New Defenders Of The Church, The Laity) Part II 

I would highly recommend adding The Catholic Report to your bookmarks if you are interested in important Catholic news from one source. His original pieces are excellent too. I read it daily!