Priestly Diary: The Association of U.S. Catholic Priests issued a statement that objected "to any use of the Eucharist as a political weapon whether manifest or camouflaged." The operative word: "camouflaged."
Across the country, priests have used their homilies, bulletins and parish social media to promote Archbishop Viganò, who has been heralded by many right-wing Catholics as leading the resistance to Francis' papacy.
Priestly Diary: If the priesthood is to be reformed, we must tackle the disease of clericalism. It won't be easy. Clericalism is so deeply ingrained in our structures and way of thinking that we almost can't imagine how things could be otherwise.
When ordained ministry "becomes separated from the baptismal foundation" shared with all Catholics, Cardinal Cupich tells priests, then the holy orders "are replaced by some unholy disorders."
Nearly five dozen priests attending the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests annual assembly spent 90 minutes with a Honduran who sought protection from deportation in a St. Louis-area church.
Your thoughts: NCR readers are welcome to join the conversation and send us a letter to the editor. Below is a sampling of letters received in the month of February 2019.
"On the lookout for trace elements of clerical attitudes," the Oregon seminary's formation program emphasizes collegiality, collaboration, self-awareness and bridge-building.
The Field Hospital: When Steven Coleman resolved to become knowledgeable about climate change, he became depressed by the magnitude of the problem. But prayer helped him to see that he could make his greatest impact by talking to people in church about the crisis.
