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Transition from Parochial Vicar to Pastor -- VI

Quarterly, rather than monthly, special collections seem to be more acceptable to parishioners

Top 10 reasons you should become a catechist

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. We can help pass on knowledge of the faith and love for Christ by being a catechist in our parish.

Top 10 reasons why you should be a catechist

By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. It will help your faith come alive and get you more active in parish life

Tithing an outward sign of nurturing

By Caroline Schermerhorn. This In Focus section article focuses on how stewardship is more than about "giving money."

Thrifty Catholics experience joys of simple life

Scott Alessi Strategic planning stretches dollars and allows them to share abundance with others

Thrifty Catholics experience joys of simple life

By Scott Alessi. Strategic planning stretches dollars and allows them to share abundance with others

Thrift stores see rise in business from shoppers

By Scott Alessi

The Game of Parish Life

Poor levels of Catholic giving hamper parishes' ability to offer employees a family wage for much-needed services

Take time to remember Christ this Thanksgiving

By OSV Staff. In time for the holiday, here are suggestions for how families can spiritually enhance their celebration for years to come.

Strengths-Based Leadership

This article has free access for all visitors. By Daniel J. Mahan. Understanding the talents of others and helping them to put them to use is a role of pastors.

Stewardship process plays to parishioners' strengths

By Gerald Korson. Through popular leadership book, Catholics can identify and develop their God-given gifts

If all of us Catholics truly understood and accepted our mandate as disciples of Jesus Christ to commit to living a stewardship way of life, our beloved Church should, at least theoretically, have the wherewithal to solve every major problem and address every need.

Stewardship and a Parish Response

''How do we develop among ourselves as bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians and lay people a spirituality of giving which offers a biblical concept of stewardship?''

Steps to better decision-making

By Phil Lenahan. Assess where you are, build up an emergency fund and tackle debt, keeping in mind, first and foremost, to be a steward of providence

Sparing,

Scott Alessi A frugal, Gospel-centered life can help Catholics navigate difficult economic times

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Lorene Hanley Duquin

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Lorene Hanley Duquin

Reserving funds for a rainy day

By Phil Lenahan. Saving for purchases is not only wise, it's the best way to stay debt-free

Promoting stewardship fosters unity after mergers

By Scott Alessi. Coming together under shared vision bears good fruit for combined parish communities

Practicing Practical Stewardship

Make those dust bunnies homeless

Paying for Catholic Schools

By Valerie Schmalz. There are four main areas that hold promise for funding Catholic Schools: stewardship; philanthropy; work study; and vouchers and educational tax credits.

Pastors set tone for parish's stewardship commitment

Free access for all visitors. By Dennis Poust. Many have come to see it as a spiritual way of life, rather than just a fundraising program

Parents prayerfully decide what they can give

Stewardship model keeps the focus on building Catholic community

OSV does its part to offset its carbon footprint

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Care for and stewardship of the environment is a key part of the Catholic worldview.

Onward, Christian stewards

By Gerald Korson. Stewardship means conversion to a more Christ-centered way of life

Letters to the editor

Free to registered users. This week's letters to the editor include the topics of Halloween, tree-huggers, Catholics at Mass, stewardship, paranormal, priests, Mother Theodore Guerin, GIRM, organ donation, and the apolcalypse.

Keeping the faith on the land

Family maintains responsible stewardship through sustainable farming

In Focus: Sparing, sharing lifestyle

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. A frugal, Gospel-centered life can help Catholics navigate difficult economic times

How to welcome lost sheep back into the fold

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Learn to read signs that former Catholics want to return to Church

How to lead like Christ, Catholic-style

By Owen Phelps. Book shows how being a good steward is intertwined with roles of servant and shepherd

How to become a 'steward of providence.' Really

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Stewardship was one of God's first charges to humanity, recounted in the earliest chapters of Genesis.

How is the economic downturn affecting you?

Openers by John Norton

Has Your Parish Begun Its Journey?

By Julie Kenny. Stewardship is not a quick fix. If parish efforts are not drawing parishioners closer to Christ, stop and start over.

Giving of ourselves stems from putting God first

Good stewardship flows naturally from our discipleship Interview with John Howard

Giving more when you're getting less

If you are feeling squeezed by current economic times, you can use these creative ways to share your generosity with those less fortunate

Get your financial house in order

A good foundation will prevent having rug pulled out from under you

Generosity has a side benefit -- happiness

By Phil Lenahan. Money can't buy it, but sharing your wealth with others does the trick

Five reasons why Catholics should care about food

This article has free access for all visitors. By Zoë Romanowsky. What and how we eat will change us and the world we live in -- for better or worse

Financial planning keeps budget in check

By Phil Lenahan. Online banking is a useful tool, but budgeting requires organization and regular attention

Evangelization and Stewardship

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. It is all part of a conversion process.

Economic turmoil doesn't mean end to generosity

By Scott Alessi. Catholics support their church ministries despite the tough times

Donations, volunteerism up serving Christ's call

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Catholics respond to the call to contribute, living out Christ's teaching to serve others

Do you manage your finances?

Why ownership makes you a steward of providence, and what you should do about it

Do dogs go to heaven?

By Robert P. Lockwood. In the realm of eternal happiness, God certainly grants us the company of loved ones, even pets

Crisis is a painful, necessary correction

By Phil Lenahan. What's happening on Wall Street is out of our control, but we can make sure the resources that God has entrusted to us are secure

Catholics gone wild?

To use one's leisure time for extended outrach to the needy is an expression of Christian stewardship.

Budgeting, hard work puts families on firm footing

Even in tough economic times, don't forget to share your blessings

Benefits of being a not-so-big spender

By Phil Lenahan. These tips will get you on your way to being a good financial steward

Becoming stewards for God

The Bible, catechism and Church teaching offer a wealth of guidance to understand what it means to be faithful in managing our money

Accountability reports track time, talent and treasure

By Amy Kiley. They can encourage participation by letting people see all the good works of a parish

A Modern Day Example

Lorene Hanley Duquin