Category: Essays & Profiles

More Than a Theory by Mária Dominika Vanková

A journey to Cambodia with the Salesians of Don Bosco shows the author the simplicity of love.
August 26, 2024/by tac

Organizers present “Every Catholic Voice” event on upcoming US election by Michael Centore

The September 7 event is billed as "a safe, sacred space for encounter, civil dialogue, and mutual listening."
August 23, 2024/by tac

Judiciary Committee Should Not Intimidate Faith-Based Organizations by Patrick Carolan

The committee is targeting faith-based organizations that are seeking to divest from fossil fuels.
August 1, 2024/by tac

Seeking Inspiration by Gene Ciarlo

The function of the Mass is to transform us in the here and now, for the sake of the here and now.
July 25, 2024/by tac

The Ideal Which Must Direct Us by Gregory Fox

For the French Oratorian Lucien Laberthonnière, apologetics began from internal experience rather than external facts.
July 17, 2024/by tac

God in the Brothel by Michael Ford

A profile of Edwina Gateley, a mystic and poet who spent much of her life ministering to women involved in prostitution.
July 15, 2024/by tac

Chicago Parish Announces the First Conference Dedicated to Peter Maurin, Co-Founder of the Catholic Worker Movement

The conference will take place from September 6 through 8 of this year.
July 8, 2024/by tac

Proximity and Nearness: A Report from Day 3 of the AUSCP Annual Assembly

A keynote from Dr. Kim Harris, Mass celebrated at the historic St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, and a banquet for the 2024 St. John XXIII Award winners rounded out Wednesday's program.
June 26, 2024/by tac

Transformative Processes: A Report from Day 2 of the AUSCP Annual Assembly

A keynote from Fr. Tom Reese and the presentation of a documentary on Teilhard de Chardin were highlights of the second day of the assembly.
June 26, 2024/by tac

“Taken, Blessed, Broken, and Shared”: A Report from Day 1 of the AUSCP Annual Assembly

The opening day of the assembly featured a retreat given by Bishop John Stowe and a keynote from Fr. Michael Driscoll.
June 25, 2024/by tac

Communing with the Community by Gene Ciarlo

Communion time tells a story. It is theology, deep theology, about "Take and eat. This is my body given for you."
June 13, 2024/by tac

Shepherd, Confidant, and Friend by Patricia M. Lazazzaro

Remembering Fr. John J. McGratty, Long Island priest who loved serving his parishioners.
June 11, 2024/by tac

Back from the Brink hosts panel discussion on nuclear abolition by Michael Centore

Archbishop John Wester joined a panel discussion on Annie Jacobsen's latest book, "Nuclear War: A Scenario."
May 31, 2024/by tac

The Man Who Turned Marginalization into a Mission by Mária Dominika Vanková

The inspiring story of Fr. Anton Srholec, the most beloved Catholic priest of Slovakia.
May 21, 2024/by tac

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