My first year working as a youth minister, I had a group of about 10 or 12 kids who came on a regular basis. These were kids whose families routinely went to...
In the Pews
Whether the sound of music has them singing to the mountains or running for the hills, U.S. Catholic readers agree that Mass to the sounds of silence would...
This dynamic pastor has a few tips on how to welcome parishioners and rekindle the fire among the faithful. Many priests can become bogged down with everything...
Social ministry is the job of the entire parish community. What are we waiting for? As the implications of the gospel, baptism, Vatican II, and, specifically...
Does your parish have Mass appeal? Try these tips to help liven up your Sunday liturgies. Let’s start with a confession from a Vatican II Catholic. About 15...
How do bustling parishes stir up so much activity and enthusiasm? Experts share a few key ingredients that have proven to be a recipe for success. It’s a good...
The church should focus on marriage as a sacrament and leave civil marriages to a local judge. Sounding Boards are one person’s take on a many-sided...
One day a woman came to our church office just wanting me to bless her 3-year-old son. Boy, did he put up a fight. The only offices he knew were medical...
Despite a few stellar examples, many parishes have a long way to go to make sure all people can literally get in the door. Jane Bittle is an active leader at...
By getting to know people with disabilities, we can learn to value all as part of the human family. In a June 11 audio message to the Italian Association for...
