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November 2011

November 06, 2011

Before and after: how to renovate a Catholic church — UPDATED

I stumbled upon this today: pictures of a beautifully executed renovation at Holy Rosary Parish...

November 05, 2011

“People go where they find something that appeals to them”

Having recently posted an item on what's wrong with American parishes, I thought I'd post...

November 03, 2011

Ready, aim, pray

Just don't do it in Wisconsin. Details: As Wisconsin's concealed carry law goes into effect, the...

October 2011

October 27, 2011

Diocese of Orange loses bid to buy Crystal Cathedral

Among other things, this means the diocese can continue exploring options to build its own...

September 2011

September 01, 2011

Catholic Church donates to repair National Cathedral

This "national church" commands the highest point in Washington and remains a significant spiritual and...

August 2011

August 29, 2011

Beware of sharp notes from the choir

What does a priest do if he wants to build a church, but no one...

August 26, 2011

Do you still have to attend Mass during a hurricane? — UPDATE

A friend from my parish called, wondering if there was any policy about Mass and...

August 23, 2011

Shaken: quake damage at cathedral worse than first reported

The National Journal reports: The original reports of the damage were fairly dismissive. Talking Points...

August 23, 2011

Trying to save lives with "Operation Ceasefire"

A California initiative is seeking to stem the tide of gang-relateed violence, and churches are...

August 11, 2011

Crystal clear: diocese issues statement on cathedral bid

"The prevailing goals are to see creditors satisfied, adequately provide for all constituents and stakeholders,...

August 10, 2011

Diocese of Orange increases its offer for Crystal Cathedral

Despite recent reports indicating that the fabled megachurch isn't for sale, the Diocese of Orange...

August 06, 2011

Dwindling church attendance? Where?

Not in one corner of Texas, where this huge new church is opening. Details: An...

August 03, 2011

What's the worst church innovation of the last 50 years?

How about "crying rooms"? From All Things New: But is a crying baby really such...

August 01, 2011

Pastor: Crystal Cathedral not for sale

The Catholic Diocese of Orange submitted a bid last week -- in cash, for $50...

July 2011

July 31, 2011

A "cardboard cathedral" for New Zealand?

The innovative design for a temporary structure -- that could serve as Christchurch's cathedral for...

July 23, 2011

Diocese submits bid to buy Crystal Cathedral

A couple weeks back, we learned the Diocese of Orange was considering investing in the...

July 19, 2011

Report: fewer priests, fewer parishes, more masses

Does this sound familiar? Details: More U.S. Catholics are attending Masses at fewer parishes staffed...

July 11, 2011

Gay mass goes on at Boston parish

It made headlines last month when it was scheduled, then cancelled -- but the controversial...

July 07, 2011

Lift high the cross: crucifix from 1963 Detroit fire to be restored

It's taken nearly 50 years, but it's finally going to happen. Details: The image is...

July 06, 2011

A Catholic Crystal Cathedral?

Maybe. Is someone up for "flipping" a cathedral? The Diocese of Orange, California is looking...

July 05, 2011

"Buy a CD, build a church"

That's the theme of a unique fundraising campaign underway in Sioux City, Iowa. Details, from...

June 2011

June 30, 2011

Now at St. Pat's: virtual vigil candles

Want to light a candle for someone you love? America's most famous cathedral now lets...

June 28, 2011

God's green earth: NJ parish first in nation to be certified "green"

Here's an unusual distinction for a Catholic parish, whose members are taking their call to...

June 13, 2011

Boston priest assures gay Catholics "you are welcome here…"

Controversy has been swirling around a Boston parish that was planning to host a mass...

June 08, 2011

When do you think this church was built?

Would you believe...2003? It's an Anglican Catholic Our Lady of Walsingham Church near Houston. And...

May 2011

May 20, 2011

Worth a thousand words — or a thousand roses

I saw this for myself last weekend: Every year for Mother's Day, people donate roses...

May 17, 2011

Florida parish prays for Osama bin Laden

A couple weeks ago, this exact situation arose in England, and made headlines. Now it's...

April 2011

April 21, 2011

My Holy Thursday

Jesus, moved tonight to a temporary altar erected in the middle of our church. (Click...

April 17, 2011

My Palm Sunday

At my parish in Queens. Masses were pretty full, but not as crowded as last...

April 14, 2011

Historic first: new parish in U.S. to be named for Blessed John Paul

The possibility was announced earlier this week, when the Vatican outlined its guidelines for celebrating...