Controversy surrounds the disinvitation of Fr. Calvin Robinson from the closing panel of the Mere Anglicanism conference held in Charleston, South Carolina, in January. Asked to lecture on the topic “Critical Theories Are Antithetical to the Gospel,” Robinson argued during the main session that . . . . Continue Reading »
In my experience, younger priests embrace the military-like sacrifice that their calling demands and try to live a counter-cultural lifestyle. Continue Reading »
Other than, of course, preparing the homily well or celebrating reverently, a priest must also learn to offer oneself, to place oneself upon the altar along with the bread and wine. Continue Reading »
By treating priests as guilty from the moment of accusation, the Church is failing to recognize the inviolable dignity of the human person. Continue Reading »
It will always seem easier to leave the battles to the next generation. But the ministers we train today are the ones who will be on the front lines tomorrow. Continue Reading »
It was the beach house that got to me this time. When the priest abuse scandals broke in early 2002, inaugurating what Richard John Neuhaus called our “Long Lent,” I had been ordained for less than two years. My initial reaction was shock and anger. Even after the U.S. bishops had promised in . . . . Continue Reading »
Fr. Timothy J. Cusick joins R. R. Reno for a discussion of the importance of the evangelical counsels. Continue Reading »
What the past teaches us most forcefully is that reform of the institution depends on reform of the individual. Continue Reading »
The question of married priests is primarily a Christological and ecclesiological one. But it has important practical and pastoral aspects, as well. Many claim that eliminating the celibacy requirement would increase the supply of priests, thereby increasing the pastoral capacity of the Church. This . . . . Continue Reading »
The archbishop of New Orleans is seeking to laicize all clergy who have been removed from ministry because of credible accusations of sex abuse. Continue Reading »
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