Rural parishes don’t lack the people and resources to be the vibrant faith communities they are called to be. Local churches are called to be and do the same as parishes in other geographical settings. This includes effectively...
4 tips for parish vibrancy in rural areas
Good pastoral practices empower parishes to satisfy a hunger for excellence.
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August 2020
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Gather us in
Be the host with the most and welcome newcomers with these tips for parish event planning.
BY TERESA CODA
Better together
As we return to common life, remember that Catholic teaching calls us to invite in others.
BY DAVID CLOUTIER
No barriers
Inclusive and accessible parishes are flourishing—but the work of welcoming all is far from done.
BY KAREN JACKSON
Many parts, one body
Catholic parishes are becoming ever more diverse, says this theologian.
AN INTERVIEW WITH BRETT HOOVER
The evangelist
Catholic writer Brian Doyle gave readers permission to find God everywhere.
BY SHEMAIAH GONZALEZ
