The Church in the United States is hurting. We are losing people in droves. Mass attendance is lower than in generations, even though the pandemic restrictions on gatherings have been eased in most places. Catholic ...
A reader writes in: “Is it permissible for a person to be registered at two parishes? We are blessed with lots of options, and one parish seems to meet our formation needs better while the ...
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 ...
In a tongue-in-cheek delivery, Bill Dodds offers six tips to better avoid evangelizing others. Tips such as never introduce yourself to others; not getting involved in some sort of evangelization; not inviting a friend to ...
In order to navigate the crisis of a growing priest shortage, many dioceses have begun clustering and combining parishes. In an article by Father Robert J. Hater of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, he explains that, ...
Daniel Cellucci, the CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute, explores the question, “What if they don’t come back?” The implications of perhaps 30% or more of our people not coming back are many and significant. ...
In his latest “Family Matters” column, Dr. Greg Popcak writes that “there are solid reasons to hope that we’ll all be able to move past the worry, anxiety and tension that has gripped the world ...
In an article at OSVNews.com, Dr. Joseph White gives parish leaders tips on how to welcome the faithful back to church after public Masses resume. He writes that being mindful of the diverse experiences of ...
Dioceses have canceled masses or dispensed the faithful from their Sunday obligation because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Parishes are empty, and they may be for some time to come. This does not mean that ...
Maybe it’s time you kick it up a notch and move from being just a bad parishioner to becoming the worst parishioner ever. In his traditional satirical style, Bill Dodds provides 10 steps on how ...
More than 24 hours after he entered the hospital, Pope Francis’ doctors reported a “marked improvement” in his condition, diagnosed as bronchitis, which they attributed to treatment with intravenous antibiotics.
Doctors report 'marked improvement' in pope's condition
More than 24 hours after he entered the hospital, Pope Francis' doctors reported a "marked improvement" in his condition
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Vatican shares medical bulletin saying #PopeFrancis has bronchitis & is receiving intravenous antibiotics. There has been "a marked improvement" in his condition & he "could be discharged in the coming days."