Have you ever wondered why a religious sister chose to join the Dominicans instead of the Poor Clares? Or why a priest entered a religious order instead of...
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What do you picture when you hear the term “drug addict”? Most likely the first image you think of isn’t someone in your community, your...
Parish name: St. Julie Billiart Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Date founded: 1973 Diocese: Chicago Pastor: Father Lou Tylka Parishioners: 2655 families...
Parish name: University Parish Newman Center Location: Kent, Ohio Date founded: 1962 Diocese: Youngstown Pastor: Rev. Steven J. Agostino Parishioners: 225...
By Father James Tunstead Burtchaell, C.S.C. This essay appeared in the May 1988 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 53, No. 5, pages 29-31). Ruth and Paul came by...
In the May 2015 issue of U.S. Catholic, Anthony Walton’s article, “When the rich get richer: The dangerous economics of inequality,” cited statistics quoted by...
Have yourself a merry little Christmas–but don’t let Advent pass you by. Advent is here, and the countdown to Christmas is on. But don’t get...
Lent is a great time for reflection and prayer for Christians to prepare themselves for the coming of Easter. Throughout this holy season, we will be posting...
A number of pressing issues face the new leader of the Catholic Church. Eight experts offer their advice on the best way forward. Cardinal Jorge Mario...
Fifty years after the game-changing council a new generation helps the church respond to today’s signs of the times. Rather than taking another nostalgic look...