Parish Life

Seniors need some class

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Jesus taught adults, so why are parishes so focused on educating young children when the older members could really use the lessons?

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Priestly people skills

Monday, April 19, 2010

By Meghan Murphy-Gill

Many consider fervent “JPII priests” a clear byproduct of today’s seminaries—which leads them to wonder what kind of social training seminarians receive.

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Changes coming to a parish near you

Monday, August 30, 2010

By Catholic News S...

What will be different about the Mass come Advent 2011?

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Tips for faith communities in search of young adults

Monday, August 23, 2010

By Megan Sweas

Tips for faith communities in search of young adults

Parish leaders and young adults might be missing each other. While some wonder where all the 20- and 30-somethings are on Sunday morning, the young adults wonder how they can be part of a community. Here are eight tips for creating faith communities among young adults:

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Is it OK to clap at Mass?

Thursday, July 1, 2010

By Online Editor

There is no simple answer to whether applause is appropriate in the liturgy. It really depends on who the Catholics are and why they might be clapping!

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You can go home again: Resources for returning Catholics

Saturday, June 26, 2010

By Meghan Murphy-Gill

Awakening Faithawakeningfaith.org In this small-group program, inactive Catholics meet for six sessions and discuss essays on topics such as spirituality, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, God's mercy, the Mass, and the church. The meetings also consist of prayer, reflection, and faith-sharing.

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Don't be indifferent to difference

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

By Online Editor

Living with other cultures takes practice, Father Gary Riebe-Estrella, S.V.D. wrote in U.S. Catholic's July 2000 special issue on multiculturalism.

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When worlds collide: Culture clashes in the parish

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

By Megan Sweas

With Mexican, American, and Mexican American cultures mixing at parishes, Gary Riebe-Estrella recommends a good dose of patience and understanding.

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What makes a parish great?

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

By Online Editor

On the whole, U.S. CATHOLIC readers sing praises for their parishes.

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Facing change

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

By Online Editor

The U.S. Catholic Church today is undergoing profound cultural, social, and leadership transitions. It’s at the parish level that conflicts arise and new pastoral approaches are created.

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