Casualties of War

Mark DeYoung traces the horrific practice of child soldering: "The objective of many paramilitaries and government armies is to strip these children of their dignity by using the most brutal tactics, to create subservient, enslaved killing machines." Read More

Pastoral letter from Pope to Irish Church Confirmed for Saturday Release

The text of the Pope’s pastoral letter to the Catholics of Ireland will be made public this Saturday at noon. In anticipation, Cardinal Brady said the letter will be an important source for the renewal of the Catholic Church of Ireland. Read More

Democrats Steam Toward Sunday Vote

With a handful of members firming up as “yes” votes, the Democrats' push for health reform has gained momentum. But the question remains whether these last-minute conversions will be enough in the final round. Read More

U.S. Bishops Release Resources on Health Care Debate

The U.S. bishops' conference has released a series of resources outlining the reasons behind its stance on the health care reform bill in its current form. Read More

Compassion Counts More Than Ever

The results of the latest PARADE poll show how and why the U.S. is experiencing a "compassion boom." Read More

News Catholics Need to Know

Common Men ... Uncommon Mission

In this Year for Priests, Headline Bistro will be compiling original features on the Church's priests and their compelling stories. As the laity, we're called this year -- and always -- to lift up our priests in prayer, asking God to strengthen them in their love for Christ and the Church.

Sometimes, though, it takes a new, fresh look at these extraordinary men for us to remember that they need our support. Year for Priests

If you want to submit a priest's name for our consideration, please use this Contact Us form to tell us about him.

St. John Mary Vianney, universal patron of priests, pray for us and our priests!

Profiles

- A Ministry on the Move: Father Phil DeRea, MSC

- Carrying a Displaced Nation: Father Noel Gorgis

- A 'Channel of Grace' to the World: Father Daniel Mary of Jesus Crucified, M.Carm.

- The Healing Power of Exorcism: Father Gary Thomas

- Pastor of the North Pole: Father Robert Fath

- Remembering Sept. 11: Msgr. Frank McGrath

- Bringing Christ to the City: Father George Rutler

- Proclaiming the Gospel to the Deaf: Father Shawn Carey

- Defending Life: Father Stephen Imbarrato

News

- Pope Benedict: Priests Are Witnesses of the Power of God

- Pope Benedict: In Identifying with Christ, Priests Will Live Out Their Mission

- Exclusive: St. Padre Pio and the Year for Priests

- June 18, 2009 -- Pope Benedict XVI writes a letter to all priests, proclaiming the upcoming Year for Priests and encouraging them to look to St. John Vianney as their model.

- March 16, 2009-- Pope Benedict XVI, on the eve of his papal trip to Africa, announces his decision to establish the Year for Priests.

Reflections

- "Who is a Priest?" by Vicki Thorn

- "A Modest Suggestion for the Priesthood," by Father Kenneth J. Doyle

- "A Faith Seen Round the World," by Father Chris Valka, CSB

Resources

-"Year for Priests" website from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops -- includes promotional materials, prayers and other resources for use in parishes and dioceses.

- "Action Steps" and support materials on how to promote the Year for Priests -- a compilation of resources from the Knights of Columbus available for Knights of Columbus councils, as well as dioceses, parishes and individuals.

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