From the mountains to the prairies, Catholic churches stand tall—as widely varied as the people who worship in them. For most Americans, the U.S. Capitol in...
Parish life
Every year, like clockwork, my dogs receive a blessing on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The warranty on the blessing doesn’t wear out, but I...
Parish Name: Corpus Christi University Parish Location: Toledo, Ohio Founded: 1970 Diocese: Toledo Pastor: Msgr. Michael Billian Number of Parishioners: We are...
c. 2014 Religion News Service (RNS) James Merritt spent years as senior pastor of an Atlanta-area megachurch that featured a mighty choir. Then he changed his...
Everyone can use a good cry now and then, especially children in church. Let’s make sure they have a place to let it out. Sounding Board is one person’s take...
I traveled 5,375 miles to clap. It’s not as simple as it sounds. Clapping is more than just a routine motion—it needs purpose. We clap when we’re excited or...
Parish Name: St. Thomas the Apostle Location: Chicago, Illinois Founded: 1869 Diocese: Chicago Pastor: Fr. Elias O’Brien, O.Carm. Number of Parishioners:...
Parish Name: Our Mother of Sorrows Location: Greece, New York Founded: 1829 Diocese: Rochester, New York Pastor: Fr. Paul Tomasso Number of Parishioners: 1,400...
It has long been argued that laypeople should be able to share their expertise through preaching during the homily at Mass. Despite these urgings, church...
Parish Name: St. Andrew the Apostle Location: Moore, Oklahoma Founded: 1962 Diocese: Oklahoma City Pastor: Fr. Jack Feehily Number of Parishioners: 1,200...
