Minnesota parish community comes together to restore their church damaged by fire; "more than a hundred years ago, their ancestors built this church, but now they're rebuilding their faith," pastor says.
Do you feel like you just don’t fit in at your parish? Writer Sara Perla hears you and has some advice. “Every day — and I do not think this is an exaggeration — there are Catholics on social media claiming that
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 institutions are shrinking under our watch, and
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 other connects us with a diverse community
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
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 a parish activity; not sharing your faith
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, “To remain vibrant, different organizational models of
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. He says, “It’s okay to ask the
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 these last several weeks and months. That
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 parishioners and how they have interpreted these