American Catholics who still strongly dislike the new liturgical texts once they are implemented this Advent season will have three options: 1. Stop going to...
In the Pews
Stories of real-life Catholics living out their faith, with reporting on parishes, ministries, and vocation.
Parishes building new churches struggle to find the right marriage of bricks and mortar to house the body of Christ. On the last Sunday of every month, Father...
When building a new church, parishes can look to former churches for resources. As Catholic demographics shift and shrinking budgets demand consolidation...
It’s not as difficult—or expensive—as you might think to build a green parish. Church design is evolving as people reawaken to the ancient wisdom that...
Young Latinos are changing the face of Catholic youth ministry. Rey Malavé noticed the nervous teenager who had been chosen to say the Our Father at a diocesan...
When young Latinos take the lead, church is anything but boring. The venue for the live music concert is just across the river from downtown Los Angeles, but...
Editors’ note: Sounding Board is one person’s take on a many-sided subject and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of U.S. Catholic, its editors...
In his interview with the editors, Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas weighs in on cultural issues in the parish. See our full interview with him, It takes a parish...
At the urban Dallas public school she had attended since kindergarten, Karen Hernandez’ grades were mediocre. By the end of fifth grade, her parents didn’t...
Catholic schools have largely failed to attract Hispanic Catholics, but some parishes have found innovative ways to draw them in. As her Puerto Rican immigrant...
