Finally, one ministry where the idea of a clown mass is not as far-fetched as it sounds: 

A circus ministry team, which includes a Boston priest, is charged with bringing the word of God to circus performers, people who are constantly on the move due to the demands of their job.

“They either live on the trailer or on the train,” said Father Jerry Hogan, a national circus chaplain who is also on the ministry team at St. Michael Parish in North Andover. “Their world is confined and very small physically.”

Who knew?  It’s a fascinating glimpse at the spiritual side of the circus.  Read more here.