Parish Life

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia: “If we work together, as priests and deacons and lay faithful, and share the ministries — to me, that’s what’s going to allow the church to …

While Catholics are free to attend Mass and otherwise be involved in the life of whatever parish they choose, in most cases, a Catholic’s official parish membership is determined by …

“Parish administrator” is distinct from the office of pastor, but this distinction probably will not make much of a practical difference in your day-to-day experience of parish life.

(OSV News) — A sea of heart-shaped cards, candy and decor reminds couples that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. But at the same time, many Catholic parishes are preparing …

(OSV News) — A prayer shawl ministry at a Pennsylvania parish is wrapping hundreds around the world in what members call “a hug from God.” Since June 2015, a dedicated …

BALTIMORE (OSV News) — On the first day of the public session of the U.S. bishops’ annual fall meeting in Baltimore, the importance of the church’s mission in light of …

WALKER, Minn. (OSV News) — “This will be in our memory forever until we die, this day Jesus came to our house in person,” said Donna Ray, standing outside St. …

CHICAGO (OSV News) — In Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, St. Adalbert Church, built by Polish immigrants in 1874, has deep significance for generations of parishioners. It was closed in 2019 by …

(OSV News) — A Virginia pastor has been removed from his parish following concerns over his handling of abuse allegations against a parishioner who was also a school parent. Father …

(OSV News) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit June 11 heardlegal challenges filed by two Catholic parishes in Michigan against the state’s definition of sexual orientation …