American Catholicism

Saving Synod-2018 From Itself

The working document for Synod-2018 reads like a draft of a Synod Final Report, which is a prescription for a failed Synod. Continue Reading »

12 Sep 2018

The Church's Future Beauty

by Ian Marcus Corbin

Spiritual and moral leadership from the American Catholic Church in the foreseeable future will need to be of a radical kind. Continue Reading »

3 Sep 2018

Lessons From England

by Aaron Taylor

American Catholics who are serious about concrete reform should begin by looking at laws in parts of the world that are already ahead of them on this issue. Continue Reading »

29 Aug 2018

Fackenheim’s Law and the Current Catholic Crisis

by George Weigel

Restoration of the moral foundations of Catholicism will be essential to authentic reform. Continue Reading »

22 Aug 2018

Fathers, Help Us

by Luma Simms

A plea to the fathers of the Catholic Church to uphold their calling as shepherds of the flock. Continue Reading »

21 Aug 2018

Lo, I Am With You Always

by John Schwenkler

I can no longer comfort myself with an argument I used to find convincing: that the Church has always been filled with sin Continue Reading »

21 Aug 2018

The Current Crisis

by George Weigel

For a lay-led investigation to be successful, it must get full buy-in and continual cooperation from the bishops. Continue Reading »

15 Aug 2018

A New Story for a New America

by Jose Gomez

Archbishop José Gomez delivered the commencement address at the Catholic University of America on May 12. Continue Reading »

23 May 2018

Mother Seton and the American Crisis

by William Doino Jr.

If American Catholics are looking for a Christian role model during these turbulent times, Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton—the first American-born saint—is a wonderful choice. Continue Reading »

28 Aug 2017

Mary, Foundress of America