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When the Captain Gets Confused

By Donnell Kirchner, C.Ss.R. The parish was suffering and lost because their spiritual leader had lost his way. (Subscription required)

What Catholics are doing about widespread joblessness

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. One of the most insidious effects, and perpetuating causes, of the economic crunch facing the United States is the number of people who are unemployed or underemployed.

U.S. parishes prepare for Roman Missal changes

This In Focus article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. U.S. bishops are equipping priests, laity to avoid any confusion when new prayers take effect

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

The Game of Parish Life

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

The Drive to the Kingdom

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. On taking the parish on an aimless drive without a roadmap. (Subscription required)

Survey: Most Catholics unaware of Mass revisions

By Melissa A. Cidade. Frequent Massgoers, older faithful more likely to know about new translation of Roman Missal

September 7, Wednesday Weekday

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

Roman Missal revision readiness plan

By Emily Stimpson. With a mere 91 days before the new English translation of the Roman Missal is implemented, tips for parishioners, pastors and catechists on how to prepare for the revisions

Revised Roman Missal: Understanding the reasons for the changes

By Emily Stimpson. How and why the Church is improving the English translation of the Roman Missal

Revised Missal: Recapturing sense of ‘awe’ at Mass

By Tom Hoopes. U.S. bishops prepare dioceses, parish leaders for implementation of new English translation

Reimbursements

By Wayne Lenell. What qualifies as reimbursable under an accountable plan? (Subscription required)

Openers: Who knew home schooling would generate such feedback

By John Norton. Our article last week on long-standing tensions between Catholic home-schoolers and Church structures such as parishes and dioceses generated quite a response from readers

Nursery Crib Safety

By Wayne Lenell. New regulations regarding baby cribs could affect many parishes. (Subscription required)

New priests get guidance in dioceses' mentor programs

By Jim Graves. Gaining wisdom from seasoned clergy helps them make transition from seminary to busy parish life. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Showing favoritism to a 'beloved' parishioner

It is inappropriate to use a deceased parishioner’s writings in place of homily or Scripture reading. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Disillusioned Catholics

Yes, there’s much to complain about in the Church, but every Catholic is responsible for its reputation. (Subscription required)

Msgr. M. Francis Mannion: Belief in purgatory

Church affirms existence of purifying state so that those who die imperfectly may achieve holiness. (Subscription required)

ManAlive in Christ

By Dr. Thomas McGovern, M.D. Bringing life to the men of your parish. (Subscription required)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for January 31, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor about the DREAM act, parish shopping, sexual abuse, and Pope Benedict XVI's remarks on condoms. (Subscription required)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about pro-life, Catholic schools, parish life, and marriage counseling. (Subscription required)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about health care, artificial contraception, fraternal correction and parish life.(Subscription required)

John Norton: A pastor who wants to double number of parishioners

Each parishioner will be asked to commit before God to trying to shepherd one soul to the Church.

In Focus: Leading churchman explains why Catholic schools matter

By Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan. Experts in the field respond to Archbishop Timothy Dolan’s remarks about how to ‘recover our nerve and promote our schools for the 21st century'.

In Focus: Facing a future with fewer Catholic 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?

How to welcome faithful back into fold

By Eric Sammons. Basic principles that should form the foundation of any outreach to lapsed Catholics

How parish websites can better connect with Catholics

This article has free access for all visitors. By Emily Stimpson. Study finds majority are woefully inadequate. Experts suggest a way forward.

Home-schoolers sometimes at odds with dioceses

By Michelle Martin. Some see home schooling as a threat to Catholic schools, while others recognize it as valid option.

Fundraising

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. A topic that raises more questions than needed funds sometimes! (Subscription required)

For the children

Editorial

Everyday parish life

By Robert P. Lockwood. Columnist soaks up the comings and goings on a rare weekday visit to a local Catholic church

Eucharist inspires Florida parish

By Caroline Schermerhorn. This In Focus section article examines Blessed Trinity Catholic Church of Ocala, Florida, where parishioners find the Eucharist allows them to remain focused on stewardship.

Editorial: Missed Opportunity

Parishes and individual Catholics should not miss an enormous opportunity to address a present and impending crisis in the Church.

Editorial: Improving preaching

‘The Church in America is faced with the challenge of recapturing the Catholic vision of reality and presenting it in an engaging and imaginative way.’

Editorial: A modest suggestion

The danger with placing too much emphasis on externals such as dress is that we may miss the larger point, which is an interior reverence that resides in the heart.

Economic turmoil doesn't mean end to generosity

In Focus (Charitable Giving) article. By Scott Alessi. Catholics support their church ministries despite the tough times

Documentary exposes challenges of parish life

By Emily Stimpson. Tensions displayed at featured church are being played out throughout country

Dioceses resolve to strengthen catechist formation

By Emily Stimpson. Prompted by increased challenges, parishes take to equipping their religious instructors

Dioceses put parishioners' contributions to good use

By Emily Stimpson. Throughout the country, they feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, provide care to the sick, help seniors with medical costs, and welcome immigrants

Closings and Movings

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. Parish life, like family life, full of living and memories. (Subscription required)

Cell Phones

By Wayne Lenell, C.P.A. The IRS provides guidance on employer-provided cell phones. (Subscription required)

Catholic parishes, dioceses provide spiritual uplift to senior citizens

By Michelle Martin. Programs focus on the needs of seniors who lose ties with home parishes. (Subscription required)

Catholic body parts

This column has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. The American propensity for self-sorting into like groups has led to impoverished Church community

Bishops begin work on new preaching document

By Scott Alessi. Upcoming statement will address best practices, goals for effective and heartfelt homilies

Bishop pushes for greater lay leadership in Church

By Mary DeTurris Poust. New book argues that lay ecclesial ministry is recovery of early Church model of community

Acronyms and Compliance

By Father Patrick M. Carrion. We should be in compliance morally for those who work for the Church. (Subscription required)