Catholic parishes Archives

Catholics in Twin Cities grappling with Floyd’s death, related rioting

Jun 1, 2020

The largest deployment of the National Guard in Minnesota history brought order to the Twin Cities on last week, but in the evening, St. Paul and Minneapolis residents were preparing for the worst.

By Maria Wiering

Priest’s treasured chalice resurfaces after going missing for five years

Jun 1, 2020

Like many people, the Rev. Shawn Brandon, pastor of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, has had more time on his hands while sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic, but little did he know he would solve a five-year mystery while cleaning out a closet in his Arnold, Maryland, church.

By Tim Swift

With masks and gloves, Ukraine’s priests return to duties

May 31, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic’s grip slowly recedes in Ukraine, priests received clearance on May 22 to resume religious services and to visit the sick and bereaved.

By Mstyslav Chernov

Catholic parishes must move swiftly to prevent ‘identity crisis’ in pandemic

May 29, 2020

As COVID-19 forced churches across the world to suspend public worship, Catholic parishes faced a sort of identity crisis. Separated from the Eucharist, their place of gathering, and each other, many wondered how to sustain a community when even the act of leaving one’s home posed danger.

By Jack Lyons

Conference equips pastoral leaders as parishes begin to reopen

May 26, 2020

As questions swirl around plans to resume public liturgies, hundreds of ministry professionals tasked with implementing those plans gathered online for two weeks of dialogue and training on mission and the sacramental life.

By Nick Mayrand

Dutch parishes holding on financially for now, but are still suffering

May 22, 2020

Dutch parishes are missing out on thousands in donations and other sources of income as coronavirus measures prevent them from holding public Masses, according to research done by the Dutch Catholic weekly Katholiek Nieuwsblad.

By Katholiek Nieuwsblad