Pope Francis's Warning

by Charlotte Allen

One way to eliminate gay culture in the clergy is to eliminate from the very beginning those who might be inclined to participate in it. Continue Reading »

13 Dec 2018

Getting Formation Right

by Rev. Thomas V. Berg

I heard a bishop recently describe what his formation team does at his seminary: “They’re there and they keep an eye on the guys.” And I cringed. Priests assigned to seminary formation are not hallway monitors. They are intended to be mentors, teachers, and guides—nuances all captured in . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Dec 2018

Restoring Trust

by J. D. Flynn

The 2018 Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops may be one of the most important meetings in the history of American Catholicism. Continue Reading »

9 Nov 2018

In Persona Christi Capitis

by Jonathan Mitchican

The teaching of in persona Christi capitis humbles the priesthood rather than exalting it to some magical status. Continue Reading »

15 Oct 2018

A Letter From Young Clergy

by Various

A letter to the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Continue Reading »

19 Sep 2018

Fr. Gavancho's Fate

by Mark C. Henrie

For a layman to trust the present clerical culture and those who sit atop it seems irrational, even irresponsible.  Continue Reading »

6 Sep 2018

The House of God Will Not Be Closed

by Benedict Kiely

Two priests united by the ultimate witness of martyrdom give us hope and encouragement during these trying times.  Continue Reading »

23 Aug 2018

A Crisis of Infidelity

by Robert P. George

Infidelity—literally the lack of faith—is at the heart of recent scandals in the Catholic Church. Continue Reading »

20 Aug 2018

Preaching, An Art of Division

by Peter J. Leithart

A preacher speaks the word of God to carry out the priestly task of distinguishing holy and profane.  Continue Reading »

20 Oct 2017

Return of the Vocations Crisis

by Marco Tosatti

The Catholics-per-priest ratio is worsening, especially in the West—yet Rome seems inclined to prevent traditional orders from growing.  Continue Reading »

10 Aug 2017