As proposals are coming in to the CAP, Father Crane sheds some light on the process.
Father Crane explains the Committee for the Affirmation of Plans
Bishop Neary: He had been with them all along!
Accompaniment is at the heart of the Church’s mission. Let us foster in our diocese a spirit of community where no one walks alone.
Local educator discusses creating a culture of welcome in the midst of change
Over the years as a teacher and administrator, Erin Hatlestad has learned a little about that call to hospitality and the importance of creating a culture of welcome for students, staff and visitors.
On Canon Law with Father Crane: The call to walk with, not ahead of
Even when a decision must be made, true leadership in the Church demands consultation — not for consent, but to ensure those affected are seen, heard, and given the dignity of being part of the journey.
Father Launderville: What does it mean to be holy in my day-to-day life?
Holiness in daily life is not about accumulating spiritual achievements, but about humbly allowing God to work through us—especially in acts of mercy and love that reveal his presence in our relationships and our response to the cries of the poor.
Kristin Molitor: ‘We are made for communion’
Missionary discipleship, as envisioned by Pope Francis, finds its fullest expression in the sacred act of accompaniment—walking with others in love and reverence so they may encounter Christ through authentic relationship and the gift of our hearts.
Moved by radical hospitality, daughter gives time at Quiet Oaks Hospice House
After experiencing radical hospitality while her dad was at Quiet Oaks, Audrey Roth chose to volunteer to show hospitality to others.
Father Crane: A law for love
A lot of the Church’s law about marriage reflects truths about marriage that hold for all human beings, and those laws apply to all human beings. However, not all of the Church’s marriage laws apply to all people.