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While most parishes struggle to attract young members, Saint Clement Chicago Parish in Chicago stands out with its mostly young adult congregation. Fr. Peter Wojcik's preaching style might explain some of its appeal. Listen on America Magazine Preach' podcast this week.
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Regardless of what one thinks of the advisability of a pope known for his off-the-cuff remarks partaking in long interviews, the fact remains that Pope Francis is more willing than both candidates to sit down one-on-one in front of a camera.

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Largely missing during October synod meetings, over 200 parish priests gather outside Rome for meetings

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Eliminating a seminary diaconate is not only possible but necessary for envisioning a mature and fully formed diaconate for the future.

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A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, by Colleen Dulle

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My America Magazine scripture reflection for today's Feast of St. Catherine of Siena americamagazine.org/faith/2024/04/…

This week on “Preach,” the Rev. Peter Wojcik, the pastor of St. Clement Church in Chicago, Ill., preaches for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, and shares strategies for preaching to a parish of mostly young adults.

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April 28, 2024, Fifth Sunday of Easter: The readings invite the faithful to pause this week and bring peace into the world through prayer and through intimacy with the Lord.

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What does it mean to be 'at home'? Listen to Gemma Simmonds, C.J., on Preach this week. I found this exchange between us deeply nourishing. If you're feeling parched, I believe it will quench whatever thirst you have, and then some. t.ly/N-A-D America Magazine

“His presence brings prestige to our nation and to the entire Group of 7. It is the first time that a pope will participate in the work of the G7,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

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“Many conflicting, divergent and often contradictory views of the human person have found wide acceptance … they have led to holders of traditional theories being cancelled or even losing their jobs,” the bishops said.

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Robots can give you facts. But they can’t give you faith.

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“Irena’s Vow” is true story of a Catholic nurse who used her position to shelter a dozen Jews in World War II-era Poland.

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I liked things in the new Broadway productions of ENEMY and VANYA but alas, I loved neither. My review for America Magazine americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2…

News: Imagine going to a (valid and licit) Catholic Mass and having other Catholics protest your presence there. That's what happened to a group of LGBTQ Catholic students at a Mass last weekend at SaintLouisUniversity. A priest called it 'gut-wrenching.' outreach.faith/2024/04/mass-f…

Few events inspire a media spectacle quite like the election of a pope. Zac and Ashley talk with church historian Miles Pattenden to learn how conclaves evolved—and how they might change in the future.

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In “Hugo,” Scorsese’s only family-friendly feature to date, he reflects on how dreams give meaning to our lives and help us persevere through life’s hardships.

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The Archdiocese of New Orleans had been ordered by a New Orleans criminal court to turn over records relating to a long-running criminal investigation involving multiple accused priests.

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“Inside the Vatican” host Colleen Dulle shares how her visit to Argentina gave her a deeper understanding into Francis’ emphasis on “being amongst the people” and his belief that “you can’t do theology behind a desk.”

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