Parish life

Discover U.S. Catholic articles on parish life that highlight community building, inclusion, and justice in everyday Catholic ministry.

In good company

If you’re looking for a faith community, you’re not alone. The day after graduating from Marquette University, Michelle Scaperlanda packed her...

The great awakening

The Second Vatican Council unleashed a wave of lay participation in the church—and there’s no turning back. Joan Higgins remembers when things began to change...

Proud to be an American Catholic

 UPDATE: The U.S. Catholic editors shared their reflections on being American Catholics last year. This year, we’ve asked readers to submit their own...