Share the journey – Welcoming the stranger and resisting fear
byIn the current clamor of national politics, immigrants and refugees are often categorically vilified, their human dignity and personal stories lost amidst political posturing….
Editorials & Commentary
Hope in the Lord — Getting the message out: Communicating about the abuse scandal
byThe Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on sexual abuse within the Church and the revelations of the horrible deeds of Archbishop McCarrick have filled the…
Teaching Our Faith – Work of Mercy: Catholic Cemeteries
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…
Teaching Our Faith – Pastoral care for those facing death and their families
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the Church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…
Hope in the Lord — Why I love parish anniversaries
byJoy often has deep roots. Recently, I was privileged to join in two parish anniversary celebrations, which were filled with joy. At their base…
Teaching Our Faith — All Saints and All Souls
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the Church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…
Teaching Our Faith — Death and eternal life
byThis series of teaching editorials explores death and dying and how the Church provides pastoral care for those facing death and for their families…
Share the Journey — Celebrating Christmas with joy and dignity
byBy Sister Michele Intravia Each year during the Christmas season, Catholic Charities sponsors families in need. Our Sister Visitor Center staff and volunteers work…
Hope in the Lord — ‘Receive me, O Lord’ — a solemn profession
byIt is hard to predict when a sacred liturgy will be deeply moving. Of course, every time we participate in the Holy Eucharist, the…
A Time to Speak — How All Souls’ Day has helped me grieve
byBy Leanne Willen The dimmed lights of church guided me down the aisle to an empty seat. Soothing music played softly. Friendly faces offered tender…