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