I grew up in the arid West: the land of prairie, tumbleweed, and newly-constructed subdivisions. I remember, as a kid, noticing the paradox between public...
In the Pews
Stories of real-life Catholics living out their faith, with reporting on parishes, ministries, and vocation.
As pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Washington, Msgr. Ray East knows what it takes to create a welcoming, enthusiastic parish. And, as the parish has a...
Great parishes shared by several ethnicities discover ways to give each group what it needs while also forging unity. The medium-sized Midwestern parish shared...
Growing parishes are the ones that nourish their members through good liturgy, faith formation, and service. They’re also parishes that accept the reality that...
Communication is the key to building an active, engaged parish. And even though some of the steps to good communication may seem obvious, it is surprising how...
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...
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...
