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This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed a Year of the Priest starting June 19.
By Father Patrick M. Carrion. Like any profession and/or vocation each of us is called to live fully in the moment and make today count and then make tomorrow count so that the culmination begins to add up toward the "forever."
This article has free access for all visitors. By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Seeing priesthood as it should be seen
This article has free access for all visitors. By John J. Eckert. The privilege of being ordained during the Year for Priests
Openers by John Norton
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Recent seminary visit introduces prayerful, well-informed men who will lead our Church
By Carlos Briceno. How one diocese uses technology to open the door to conversations
By Carlos Briceno. As supply of priests dwindles, unprecedented meeting focuses on challenges of lay ministry
By Carl Olson. Every vocation is for God’s glory, and everyone — clergy, religious, laity — is invited to share in it
Though the path hasn’t always been straight, two priests and three sisters value their vocations.
Only head and heart and the Eucharist will keep Catholics in the Church
By Donnell Kirchner, C.Ss.R. Priests can teach that the secret to happiness is in loving the Lord.
This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. Even with a vocations’ surge, the number of priests certainly will plummet. Here’s what we need to do
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. The continuum of salvation in Christ
By George Dimitry Gallaro. A brief history of the place of formation
By Father Patrick Carrion. Maybe Advent 2011 will be like celebrating Mass for the first time again
Catholic teaching underlines that there is need to distinguish between the quality of life and the dignity of human life.
This article has free access for all visitors. By Msgr. Owen F. Campion
This article has free access for all visitors. Instituted on Passover -- for a Reason
By Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Book explores what it is that makes a priest a man of mystery.
By Vincent J. O'Malley. Four qualities for priests to consider. (Subscription required)
Tax rules governing traditional 403(B) retirement plans and Roth 403(B) retirement plans for priests.
By Peter Finney Jr. 'It taught me that you are a priest, 24 hours a day, seven days a week'
Is lack of money the greatest challenge facing the Church today?
By Msgr. Edward V. Rosack. The vocation for the eternal salvation of people.
This column continues our series on the relationship of priests and deacons presented in the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States (2005).
By Msgr. John E. Kozar. A lesson from the missions
By Joseph F. Beckman. Reflections on the gift of faith
Who is a theologian? What is the work of a theologian? To be sure, the answers overlap, but addressing them separately helps to clarify our understanding of the theologian and his work.
By Eugene Hemrick. What new virtues do we need to better perfect ourselves and our ministry?
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. The Church in America simply must find ways to stimulate vocations.
Books by Jason Evert, Fr. Kevin Scallon, Mike Aquilina, Matt Swaim, Ron Rychlak and Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer are reviewed
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. IRS requires priests to submit tax returns, including value of free Church housing
By Russell Shaw. Clericalism and being spread too thin add stress to priest-laity relations, participants say
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Book on Mary and ‘spiritual two-by-four’ rescued youth from life of promiscuity, drug-dealing. Now he spreads his message of hope
This article has free access for all visitors. By Eddie O'Neill. Quo Vadis Days camps offer recreation and a close-up look at priestly life
By Scott Alessi. Polling thousands of clerics, new book refutes common misconceptions regarding priesthood
By Donnell L. Kirchner, C.Ss.R. The sanctity of her priests is a necessity for the Church's well-being
This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. Anger and revulsion toward child abusers is appropriate, but not the last stop for Christians
By Jim Doyle. Father Norman Muckerman, Msgr. Owen Campion and Father Kevin Donlon.
Editorial
By Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell
By Greg Erlandson. All Catholics -- not just priests -- are called to do the work of the Gospel in the world
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Older candidates bring wealth of knowledge from life experiences. (Subscription required)
This article has free access for all visitors. By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Many say that they must work harder to defend their call to the priesthood
By Jim Graves. Several theories exist as to why the number of young Latino men entering seminaries is so low.
By Brian Fraga. Catholic League release alleges an anti-Church agenda, but organizations deny such claims
By Ann Carey. But urges more moral theology, better seminarian oversight and bishop involvement
by Anthony Dao. The Church needs to explain more not only about role but also about the nature of ordained and non-ordained. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Time for silver line to extend invitations to fill the black line in an irreligious country. (Subscription required)
Decorating committees, Henry Hyde and the Church as "Organ."
By James Keating. Address by Dr. Keating to a gathering of seminarians at the North American College in Rome.
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Living one vocation well and faithfully is challenging enough, without adding the unique challenges of another.
By Carlos Briceno. Organization reaches out with promotional tools to inspire young men to the call of discernment
By Dominick D. Hankle. Psychological assessment is part of the screening process and formation for the priesthood.
By Carol L. Paur. Some dioceses provide screenings and health classes for pastors, who often do not have anyone monitoring their health care needs
This article has free access for all visitors. By Valerie Schmalz. Many had anticipated the talented major league prospect would enjoy an impressive baseball career; instead, he chose to pursue a priestly vocation
This article has free access for all visitors. By Martin Pable, O.F.M. Cap. In their everyday secularized world, where else will people find a witness to the primacy of the spiritual and transcendent?
Emily Stimpson Pastors juggle leadership responsibilities while keeping Church's mission first and foremost in their minds
By George Dmitry Gallaro
By Andreas Hock. To lead people to renewal, priests must spiritually renew themselves.
By Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl. Because of sacred ordination, the priest stands in the midst of the Church as its leader — its head. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. Francis Kelly. The ministerial priesthood is rooted in and continues the Christ-event
This article has free access for all visitors. By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. It put Catholics in touch with Christ through Mass, confession and the other sacraments
We are moving now toward making the priesthood simply a function or a profession.
Respected theologian Sister Sara Butler used to think women should be priests, but further study changed her mind.
By Father Patrick M. Carrion. Year for Priests was a year to rekindle the Priesthood of Christ in the hearts of every priest and people of God
Priestalk by Father Patrick M. Carrion
By Emily Stimpson. Breaking bread together is a powerful expression of love, says cookbook author and TV host
By James M. Dunfee. Catholic teaching says that a priest is an alter Christus.
By Archbishop Dolan. The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference tells of being accosted in an airport, and how he reacted. (Subscription required)
By Carl E. Olson. In John 17, Jesus intercedes on behalf of faithful who are given to him by his Father
By Wojciech Giertych, O.P. The apostolic origin of priestly celibacy. (Subscription required)
By Joseph O'Brien. Why we should still be reading J.F. Powers, who lovingly explored the balancing act between the profound and mundane in priestly life
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. The work makes them more effective confessors and preachers, they say
He highlights local Church’s role in helping young people hear God’s call to priestly, consecrated life. (Subscription required)
During August’s World Youth Day, the pontiff urged young people to grow in friendship with Christ so that they would live the life to which he is calling them. (Subscription required)
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Pittsburgh priest who died last month has been called example of heroic virtue
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. The Catholic Church is growing slowly but surely
By Teresa Tomeo. Study finds that message of priests varies from parish to parish and clearly correlates to parishioners' voting trends
By Mary DeTurris Poust. How the terrible events of that fateful 2001 day spurred the vocations of a deacon who survived the attacks, a priest and a woman religious
Letters to the Editor about priesthood, single motherhood, and poverty. (Subscription required)
By Carl Olson. Events after Transfiguration proclaim Kingdom to those who are open to Christ’s transformative power
By John Norton. Results of the annual report on new ordinands commissioned by the U.S. bishop's conference
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Pope Benedict XVI has once again taken the initiative in addressing the scandal of clerical sex abuse
By John Norton. Popular speaker and EWTN Network personality Father John Corapi placed on “administrative leave” while under investigation for allegations of impropriety
By John Norton. Unearthed evidence shows Pope Benedict XVI was a leading voice at the Vatican for better handling of clerical sex abuse cases
By Robert P. Lockwood. Critics exploit tragedy of child sex abuse to score points against Church teachings that they don’t like
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Countering the culture of selfishness in the vocations equation.
Here are Pope Benedict's responses to inquiries by children and priests
By Joseph O'Brien. Congregation’s new secretary on the visitation of women religious, sex abuse and renewal of orders
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. At one time, seminarians with serious emotional problems slipped through the cracks. But not today. (Subscription required)
By Jim Graves. Gaining wisdom from seasoned clergy helps them make transition from seminary to busy parish life. (Subscription required)
Deeper appreciation of gift priests receive in sacrament encouraged
By Michael P. Orsi. A Review. (Subscription required)
A reflection by Father John Jay Hughes of the St. Louis archdiocese and Church historian.
By John Eckert. Better than I ever imagined. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. In the 1960s Father XYZ’s ‘problem’ was thought to be simple loss of inhibitions. (Subscription required)
Whether preparing for priesthood or married life, Catholics must constantly remain rooted in Christ. (Subscription required)
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Because the Eucharist expresses unity of belief, a Catholic cannot receive at an Episcopal church
Ordinariate for former Anglicans may challenge some Catholics’ beliefs, but we must be accepting. (Subscription required)
If today’s seminarians are any indication, the U.S. Catholic Church has much reason for optimism
As long as they are properly dressed and reverent, laypeople should be able to distribute Communion. (Subscription required)
It should prepare congregation for Communion, not be a time for hugging, visiting with people in pews. (Subscription required)
It could make sense for married men to become priests, even if celibate priesthood tradition is kept
A loving father is essential if a man is to become an emotionally and spiritually healthy priest.
By Wayne Lenell, C.P.A. Issues regarding salary and expense reporting methods for parishes. (Subscription required)
By Emily Stimpson. New book details the popular American archbishop’s prayerful dedication to preparing and delivering powerful homilies that kept pews packed
By Rawley Myers. Mary is our special help in our sorrows.
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. No generation gap can veto the fact that priests are with Christ and in Christ. (Subscription required)
By Carlos Briceno. Groups celebrate pastors and seminarians through storytelling and exhibits
By Steven J. Rolfes. Top five challenges priests face as they bring the light of Christ to a dark world
Letters to the Editor for April 13, 2008
Letters to the Editor for June 14, 2009
Letters to the Editor for January 3, 2010
Letters to the Editor for May 30, 2010. Letters on clergy sexual abuse, conversion, immigration, priesthood, and clerical atonement
Letters to the Editor for July 18, 2010
Letters to the Editor on pornography, priesthood, Uganda and Senator Robert Byrd
Letters to the Editor about the Roman Missal changes, DREAM act, celibacy and marriage.
Letters to the Editor about Father John Corapi, confession, apparitions, and unions. (Subscription required)
Letters to the Editor about confession, divorce, Roman Missal, and priesthood. (Subscription required)
Last Things for November 2011. (Subscription required)
By Brett A. Brannen. The vocation-invitation conversation will be successful
This Openers column by John Norton has free access for all visitors. U.S. bishops' conference releases study of the men who will be ordained to the priesthood this year
By Emily Stimpson. Sister Briege McKenna on the power of sacraments to heal and her work with priests in need of healing
By Mark Shea. How every baptized Christian participates in Christ’s threefold office
By Thomas J. Craughwell. Meet eight missionaries, scientists and reformers whose lives had a profound impact on the Church -- and the world
This article has free access for all visitors. By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Meet some of the Church's newest priests
This article has free access for all visitors. By Mark Gray. How will the sacramental life of the Church be different if the number of priests declines as predicted?
Epic priesthood is not beyond us
Free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. During this Year for Priests, seminary rector explains why Catholics are encouraged to pray for priests and restoration of priestly identity
Background information on the Scripture readings for June 3, 2007.
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. A pastor's personal imperfections do not affect the validity of the Masses he celebrates
By Sean Gallagher. Pastors share secrets for success in cultivating vocations to the priesthood and religious life
By Wayne Lenell, C.P.A. Response to a question posed by a reader on the subject of Medicare. (Subscription required)
We're a band of brothers bound together by the shared experience of priesthood
Pope Benedict XVI’s impact on the new generation of priests and youth cannot be underestimated
Back to the future? A middle-aged Catholic sees something familiar in next generation of priests
By Thomas J. Craughwell. St. John of Ávila played an important role in the Counter-Reformation. (Subscription required)
By Richard G. Malloy, S.J. Trying to understand the crisis of the past 25 years. (Subscription required)
By Brian Fraga. ‘Black SheepDog’ maintains his innocence and claims certain Church authorities wanted him gone
By Christopher Rengers. Vatican's two-prong spiritual plan to boost priestly vocations and fight clerical sinfulness
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Many dioceses, too, are seeing an increase in men who are attracted to the ordained life. (Subscription required)
By Richard A. Caprio, Ph.D. Respecting and taking care of our legitimate human needs is a value that can help priests live their priesthood to the fullest.
This column has free access for all visitors. It has always taken a certain amount of heroism to voluntarily accept a life of simplicity, celibacy and obedience to serve God’s people; today, even more so.
At heart this remains a spiritual crisis that demands a spiritual response on the part of all of us.
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Let seemingly distracted priest know how you feel in his presence, then pray for him
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Process can take five to seven years, and varies for diocesan and religious candidates to priesthood. (Subscription required)
By Marie Pitt-Payne. How the Sacred Heart of Jesus provides a clue to the goal of an upcoming Year of the Priest.
Book, website and film reviews for September 26, 2010.
Openers by John Norton
This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. Clergy sex abuse scandals are painful reminder of a truth we ignore at our own peril — we are sinners
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. A vast majority of priests follow Christ’s example of lovingly protecting the children in their care
By Michelle Martin. Even though they have been exonerated, suspicions of abuse often follow pastors.
By Deacon James Keating
By Thomas A. Colyandro. Why the popular arguments against celibate priesthood fail to gain credence within Church
By Greg Erlandson. But our desire to avoid the topic may be part of the problem. Catholics need to stand up, not shut up
By Carlos Briceno. Program highlights the need for whole Church to nurture vocations
By Russell Shaw. Forthright, modest and humorous, American prelate was dedicated to Church communications
The parish is a family in which each of us is called to serve with holiness and respect
By Matthew E. Bunson. An interview with Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York
Two recommended guides for serioius bible study.
By Mary DeTurris Poust. New book argues that lay ecclesial ministry is recovery of early Church model of community
By William Bole. For priests, advocating for workers’ rights was a way of giving witness to the mystical body of Christ.
By Russell Shaw. New book says efforts to address underlying reasons for the crisis are still incomplete
Russell Shaw New book says efforts to address underlying reasons for the crisis are still incomplete
By Jonathan Luxmoore. Disaffected laity and clergy call for liberalizing, but country’s prelates hold firm on Church teachings
By Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio. During the "Year for Priests", Pope Benedict XVI named St. John Vianney, the patron of all priests
By Peter Finney Jr. Retired New Orleans archbishop was fearless, whether on the battlefield or in hurricane aftermath.
By Eugene Hemrick. Priestly fraternity is necessary to our spiritual, physical and psychological health.
Reflections of a married seminary professor
By Msgr. James McNamara. We are all sinners; we are all in need of God's mercy
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Highlights of USCCB survey of the men who will be ordained priests this year in our country.
By Clifford Stevens. Edward J. Flanagan of Omaha, Nebraska. (Subscription required)
By Terry A. Fulton. It is never easy to carry one's cross
By Patrick Berkery. Not many priests speak about the clergy sex scandal. It still hurts.
Pentecost is not just the Church's birthday, but also a day of power for the Church to heal, liberate and build up the reign of God. But where is that power today?
By Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. ‘There never was a better man around this place than Mr. Newman’
By Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti. The public image of priesthood has changed.
By Frederick W. O'Brien. It is the consecrated life; a vocation "inside a vocation."
Liturgy and Life
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Centenarian religious brother uses computer to spread devotion to Mary
This Openers column by John Norton has free access for all visitors. Charity and its practice are absolutely essential to the Catholic faith.
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. We are authentic when — and only when — we give ourselves to God and to our vocations
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