Parish Name: Saint Catherine Laboure Church Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Founded: 1948 Diocese: Harrisburg Pastor: Rev. Neil Sullivan Number of...
Parish life
Discover U.S. Catholic articles on parish life that highlight community building, inclusion, and justice in everyday Catholic ministry.
Different rules govern a bishop’s right to eliminate parishes and churches in a diocese—and determine parishioners’ chances of a successful appeal. When we...
Striking a balance between the wisdom of age and the enthusiasm of youth can make for a vibrant church. Sounding Boards are one person’s take on a many...
Stuck in the job hunt with seemingly few prospects? Maybe your parish can offer some advice. Peter Durek had lost all hope. For the six months after he...
Finding a job can be hard work. Try these five steps for using your church in your employment search. Many experts agree that the most important aspect of...
Theology professor Roberto Goizueta offers a crash course on the popular traditions of Latino Catholics. Every community within the church celebrates different...
A priest’s alcoholism becomes the parish’s affliction, too. Every week or so, Father Ray toted a suitcase past the rectory offices. “Dry cleaning,” he’d say...
With the church at a crossroads, Catholics look to Pope Francis for guidance. Bishop Kevin Dowling advises the pope to restore power to the people. What should...
More than 600 people took our April Reader Survey on shopping for a parish. Here’s more of their feedback on what they look for when searching for a...
When it comes to finding the perfect place of worship, U.S. Catholic readers say you’d better shop around. When shopping for a new house, sometimes you know...
