In the Pews

Stories of real-life Catholics living out their faith, with reporting on parishes, ministries, and vocation.

Closing arguments

Though they agree that sometimes a parish must be closed, U.S. Catholic readers have plenty of suggestions on how the process might be improved. Last...

Let’s pray, pay, and have our say

According to church teaching, all the people of God have the right-duty, even-to share their opinions on matters concerning the good of the church.   John...