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[I’m not preaching this Sunday.  We’re showing a stewardship video at all the masses.  But, since it’s World Priest Day, I thought I’d re-post for reflection my homily for this occasion last year.] It happens more often than you may think. Someone will ask me after mass, “Deacon Greg, if priests could be married, wouldn’t…

A remarkable Catholic ministry conference in Texas has gotten some attention not just for its focus, but for its size. From The Dallas Morning News: In its 2,000-year history, the Roman Catholic Church rarely has been accused of failing to think big – and certainly not this weekend. The church brought a flock of thousands…

Some things run in the family — like religious vocations:  For Deacon Mark Gallagher, the ordination of his son, Charles, as a transitional deacon Oct. 8 in Rome was almost like father, like son. Mark Gallagher has been a permanent deacon since 1996, while Charles is on track to be ordained a priest for the…

Anyone who is still wondering why the Vatican is investigating women religious in the United States might want to ponder the implications of this story:  A Dominican nun has been seen frequenting an abortion facility in Illinois recently – but not, as one might expect, to pray for an end to abortion or to counsel…
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