Two Ohio dioceses are considering a potential merger, according to a joint letter issued Dec. 11 by Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, and Bishop Paul J. Bradley, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio, who said
When pop punk band Simple Plan sing their platinum-selling hit tune "I'm Just a Kid," adult listeners might be forgiven for thinking the lyrical angst of "I'm just a kid / and life is a nightmare" is a bit of exaggerated artistic
Catholic journalism is in crisis, but crisis always signifies opportunities. Some dioceses are closing their news media, but others are investing more in their multimedia efforts.
The recent announcement of a potential merger of the Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio, into the Diocese of Columbus might come as something of an understandable surprise, writes the Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board. It would be the first such merger of dioceses
Evangelizing the whole church, taking personal responsibility for the mission to evangelize, engaging youth and young adults better, accompanying families, asking parishes to become more welcoming, understanding the experience of LGBTQ+ Catholics and allowing more women in church leadership roles.
These are some
In a further sign that he believes more care is needed in setting up diocesan religious orders, Pope Francis issued a decree requiring bishops to obtain written permission from the Vatican to start an "association of the faithful" as a first step
The Philadelphia Archdiocese plans to offer to as many of the faithful as possible "multiple opportunities to participate and be heard" in listening sessions in preparations for the 2023 world Synod of Bishops on synodality, said Msgr. Brian Hennessy.
The priest, who is
Earlier this year, Ava Lalor attended and helped facilitate a listening session for the synod of bishops within her diocese: “In case you need a refresher course on what this synod is about, here’s some context: Called a synod on synodality, Pope
Catholic dioceses around the world are preparing for a journey as they approach the diocesan phase of the next Synod of Bishops, whose theme is “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” Pope Francis will open the process Oct. 8 at
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis said July 16 that, for now, parishes that celebrate Mass in the extraordinary form -- also known as the "traditional Latin Mass" or "Tridentine Mass" -- should stick to the status quo.
Archbishop Hebda