that this information came from hearsay only. DiNoia, who has been at the bishops' conference for four years, handles doctrinal topics that touch both on faith and morals. That work has broadened considerably into ethical areas, such as in health care issues. He described the work as "more than a 9-5 job. It's all-consuming." In addition to his teaching load, one course a semester, DiNoia edits the quarterly philosophy/theology journal The Thomist. In the Dominican election process, the electi...