Pope urges priests to tend to sick, health care workers during epidemic
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick…
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Church must recognize the gifts of older Catholics, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Old age “is not a disease, it’s a privilege,” and Catholic dioceses and parishes miss…
BeFrienders ministry seeks help for hospitals
byBy Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer A hospital stay can be filled with anxiety and, sometimes, outright fear. An outreach ministry in the Archdiocese…
Hope in the Lord: The power of a hospital visit
byRecently I received a copy of a letter written to one of our priests in the archdiocese. It described how powerfully a small act…
Teaching Our Faith — Pastoral care and evangelization
byBy Michelle Herberger In these teaching editorials on evangelization, the authors are presenting information, inspiration and witness about areas of church ministry that provide…
Teaching Our Faith — Led by God
byAs we continue this series of teaching editorials on the priesthood, I would like to reflect on the ministry of pastoral care. This May,…