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August 2013

August 25, 2013

Fit for God: Why priests need to stay in shape

Deacons, too, of course! This gives new meaning to the idea of "exercising your ministry."...

August 19, 2013

Priests dissect pope’s comments: “When I was in seminary, these issues weren’t even on the radar”

Some reaction, from some clergy in Rhode Island, also yields insight and attitudes on co-habitation,...

August 18, 2013

Priest robbed at gunpoint: “Shoot me”

Incredible: Authorities are on the look-out, and asking the public for help, in finding two...

August 18, 2013

“The Lord is going to meet you in peace. That fella you killed is going to be standing right beside him.”

A powerful story of a priest's remarkable, difficult ministry to those on death row. Details,...

August 17, 2013

Farewell

Well, it's over. Msgr. Joseph Funaro, my pastor emeritus, has been to sent to his...

August 16, 2013

In Queens this afternoon…

Msgr. Funaro had a great devotion to his patron, St. Joseph. The prayer on...

August 16, 2013

Requiescat in pace

Lord God, You chose our brother Joseph to serve your people as a priest and...

August 16, 2013

Requiescat in pace

Lord God, You chose our brother Joseph to serve your people as a priest and...

August 16, 2013

In Queens this afternoon…

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August 14, 2013

When a priest dies

Since this is a subject my parish is now facing, I thought I'd share some...

August 14, 2013

When a priest dies

Since this is a subject my parish is now facing, I thought I’d share some...

August 13, 2013

A prayer for Joe Funaro

Msgr. Funaro, seated, with the parish clergy, just before Midnight Mass 2012. My pastor emeritus,...

August 13, 2013

A prayer for Joe Funaro

Msgr. Funaro, seated, with the parish clergy, just before Midnight Mass 2012. My pastor emeritus,...

August 09, 2013

Newly ordained married priest: “My new journey is just beginning”

Father George Sanders blesses his wife and children after his ordination. (photo: Bob Ocken, Arkansas...

August 09, 2013

Newly ordained married priest: “My new journey is just beginning”

Father George Sanders blesses his wife and children after his ordination. (photo: Bob Ocken, Arkansas...

August 08, 2013

Fore! One man’s journey from putting to the priesthood

From the National Catholic Register: If things had gone according to the dream of his...

August 08, 2013

Fore! One man’s journey from putting to the priesthood

From the National Catholic Register: If things had gone according to the dream of his...

August 07, 2013

“Nothing short of a miracle”: mystery priest appears at crash site

You never see stories like this in the mainstream media, but here's one from Missouri...

August 07, 2013

“Nothing short of a miracle”: mystery priest appears at crash site

You never see stories like this in the mainstream media, but here’s one from Missouri...

August 05, 2013

Friends believe Jesuit priest kidnapped in Syria

From the Vatican Insider: Friday went by and still no news from the Jesuit priest...

August 05, 2013

It’s a big Church

A friend posted this intriguing link on her Facebook page the other day, and it...

August 05, 2013

It’s a big Church

A friend posted this intriguing link on her Facebook page the other day, and it...

August 05, 2013

Friends believe Jesuit priest kidnapped in Syria

From the Vatican Insider: Friday went by and still no news from the Jesuit priest...

August 04, 2013

Want to promote vocations? Try this.

Fr. Paul, center, with clergy from the parish before Mass. For several years now, my...

August 04, 2013

Want to promote vocations? Try this.

Fr. Paul, center, with clergy from the parish before Mass. For several years now, my...

August 02, 2013

The problem of instant canonizations at Catholic funerals

This is a common problem in the preaching at Catholic funerals, and something every priest...

July 2013

July 30, 2013

A Widowed Michigan Priest—and a REALLY Late Vocation

From the Detroit Free Press, here's an interesting profile of a pastor who was just...

July 29, 2013

Where Can an Older Man Study for the Priesthood?

Here: Blessed John XXIII National Seminary, located in Weston, Mass., is a unique institution helping...

July 25, 2013

When a Priest Commits Suicide

This tragic news broke earlier in the week: More than 200 mourners gathered Monday at...

July 25, 2013

Should Priests Endorse Candidates?

With all the frenzy about the unfortunately-named Anthony Weiner, it can be easy to forget that...