Commentaries
Is a print publication coming back to the archdiocese?
CatholicPhilly.com editor Matthew Gambino explains plans for the possible launch of a new, local Catholic news magazine. The archdiocese needs to know how many people will pay to read it -- see how you can respond.
In a divided church, are we party operatives or messengers of the Gospel?
A consistent attitude of openness to others demands that I love those who disagree with me -- including Catholics who think their favorite issue is more urgent than mine, writes Richard Doerflinger on apparent divisions among Catholics.
Onward, Christian stranger, into the Romanesque ruins of America
Seminarian Eric Banecker looks at Archbishop Charles Chaput's new book and finds inspiration from its passages on St. Augustine, who wrote during the time of the collapsing Roman Empire -- with parallels for today.
Ponder the idol of money, and its evils, during Lent
We live in a culture of greed where grasping for wealth and security can mask our emptiness, writes Effie Caldarola. The Gospel story of Lazarus and the rich man may make a challenging daily reflection during Lent.
Stranger than fiction: Causes and cures for today’s politics
Archbishop Chaput's new book, writes Emily Rice, urges re-engagement with popular culture with the loving truth it needs. Reinterpreted for our time, the book sounds the familiar call to be in the world but not of it.
Youths have honest opinions, and the pope wants to hear them
Maria-Pia Negro Chin explains how young people ages 16-29 can take up Pope Francis' offer of letting the church know their views ahead of next year's Synod of Bishops meeting to discuss youth concerns and vocations.
Living your faith, not just having it, at work
A practical workplace spirituality doesn't mean handing out religious pamphlets, writes Father William Byron. It means bringing an awareness of the Spirit within us, as one who is in balance, on target and at peace at work.
Two Catholic firsts, Flores and Carroll, in times of great change
America's Catholic identity was shaped by two remarkable archbishops -- one in the 18th century and the other in the 20th -- writes Hoffsman Ospino, who sees that a new way of being a U.S. Catholic is dawning.
Help from Archbishop Patricio F. Flores at a critical time
America's first Hispanic bishop meant a lot to countless Latino Catholics, especially to Moises Sandoval, who found friendship and enduring inspiration from Archbishop Flores during a serious illness years ago.
Pa. Speaker Turzai: Expanding school tax credits a good investment
Writer Amy Hill interviews Rep. Mike Turzai, who calls for more EITC and OSTC state tuition tax credits that provide aid to thousands of nonpublic school parents, enabling more to choose the best school for their children.