“This is a day of gratitude for El Paso, the work of Annunciation House and the resilience of our community’s hospitality workers,” Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso said in a statement.
Ministry
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How the Enneagram can make you more merciful (and tolerable)
This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley struggle to resist the temptation to “type” each other as they learn about the Enneagram from Liz Orr, author of “The Unfiltered Enneagram: A Witty and Wise Guide to Self-Compassion.”
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Pope Francis reminds city officials of Rome’s welcoming nature ahead of Jubilee Year
In a message to Rome’s government officials, Pope Francis expressed the importance of the city staying close to its nature of welcoming hospitality as it prepares to enter the Holy Year in 2025.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
The moment for the Hispanic Catholic Church in the United States is now
Trusting Hispanic leaders to be at the helm of major ministerial efforts makes a major difference.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How to achieve parish unity—with the wisdom of community organizing
Opportunities for authentic encounter were much needed in this parish of separate communities.
Posted inFaith, Features
What happens when a diocese takes a synodal approach to parish restructuring?
The institutional church is trying to reimagine parish life and make the best use of its resources by consulting both professionals and people in the pews.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Is the diaconate the best way for the church to recognize the gifts of women?
In a piece published online in America in March, Katie Owens Mulcahy urged the church to “[recognize] the gifts of diaconal women all around us, inviting spirited debate from readers.
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The late Bishop Gumbleton’s reflection on his 94 years of life and ministry
In an essay drawn from his preface to ‘No Guilty Bystander,’ a biography of Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton, the late peace activist reflects on life lessons and expresses gratitude.
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Good Friday changed St. Veronica. Her example changed my work as a prison chaplain.
During my time as the assistant Catholic chaplain at a state prison, I learned how chaplains must model their ministry to those who are vulnerable in the same spirit as St. Veronica.
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Communion, death and a Last Supper in the NICU on Holy Thursday
For me, Communion is holy and very real, a connection to God and to God’s people. As a hospital chaplain, though, my job is to support the spirituality of patients and families right where they are.