June 13, 2010 -'Retired' priests not slowing down any time soon by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Read here»
June 6, 2010 - Heeding God's call by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Read here»
June 6, 2010 - Summer program shows young men the way to priesthood by Eddie O'Neill. Read here»
May 2, 2010 - Introducing the priests of the U.S. class of 2010 by John Norton. Read here»
April 25, 2010 - Is celibacy healthy? by Father James Martin, S.J. Popular Jesuit author and priest refutes common misconceptions about choosing a life without sex. Read here»
April 4, 2010 - Pro baseball player turns in cleats, glove for habit 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. Read here»
March 21, 2010 - Heeding the universal call to evangelization by Emily Stimpson. How Catholics can better understand our baptismal obligation to participate in the mission of Our Lord. Read here»
February 7, 2010 - In the face of weakness, strength in the Spirit by Eddie O'Neill. Diagnosed with the terminal illness commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, one priest shares his experience and understanding of suffering. Read here»
January 24, 2010 - Living the Gospel: Uncharted paths by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Answering the call to live their faith, three priests chose unexpected frontiers. Read here»
December 6, 2009 - Symposium sheds light on pastoral difficulties by Russell Shaw. Clericalism and being spread too thin add stress to priest-laity relations, participants say.Read here»
December 6, 2009 - Local initiatives put spotlight on priests during their special year by Carlos Briceno. Groups celebrate pastors and seminarians through story telling and exhibits. Read here»
November 22, 2009 - Thank you, Father by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Priests don't always receive the thanks they deserve, so this Christmas season give your priest a meaningful gift to show just how much he is appreciated. Read here»
November 8, 2009 -"Seven decades of serving God and country" by Sarah Hayes. Archbishop Hannan, who has been a player in many of past century's big events, will soon mark th 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Read here»
October 18, 2009 - "Popular priest has reluctant jubilee" by Tom Hoopes. Father Groeschel grudgingly celebrates 50 years as a priest, but he'd rather focus on what happens after this life. Read here»
October 18, 2009 - "Accent on better relations between international pastors and parishioners" by Gerald Korson. For foreign-born priests, training opens clearer communication lines. Read here»
October 4, 2009: "The Living Rosary" by Eddie O'Neill. This month in the Year for Priests reflects on the special connection between priests and Mary. Read here»
October 4, 2009: "Striving for Spiritual Perfection". Year for Priests Guide. Read here»
September 27, 2009: "Priesthood's meaning" by Msgr. Owen F. Campion. It put Catholics in touch with Christ through Mass, confession and the other sacraments. Read here»
September 27, 2009: "In God's time: One man's unexpected path to priesthood", by Valerie Schmalz. One priest recalls how, months before his ordination, a skiing accident and a startling find delaled priesthood once again. Read here»
September 13, 2009: "What's behind the revival of indulgences" by Thomas J. Craughwell. Pope Benedict XVI has reconnected Catholics with this ancient practice that remits punishment for temporal sins. Read here»
August 30, 2009: "Classic novel offers powerful portrayal of priesthood" by Mark Sullivan. What flawed 'whiskey priest' in Graham Greene's controversial 'The Power and the Glory' teaches us about the sacraments. Read here»
August 23, 2009: "Food for Thought" by Teresa Tomeo. Priest dishes out spiritual advice in the kitchen, offering reminders of God's presence. Read here»
August 23, 2009: "Pastors set tone for parish's stewardship commitment" by Dennis Poust. Many have come to see it as a spiritual way of life, rather than just a fundraising program. Read here»
July 26, 2009: "How to uplift the priesthood in the face of cultural challenges" by Emily Stimpson. During this Year for Priests, seminary rector explains why Catholics are encouraged to pray for priests and restoration of priestly identity. Read here»
May 31, 2009: "Your one-stop site for Year of the Priest resources" by John Norton. John's column explains the background for the priestly year, and the special section available on osv.com. Read here»
April 12, 2009: "Deciphering the pope's focus on the priesthood," by Marie Pitt-Payne. How the Sacred Heart of Jesus provides a clue to the goal of an upcoming Year of the Priest. Read here»
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