Can you hear the beat of the drum calling the community to Mass? It's the invitation to the banquet!Maureen Crowley Heil
The parishioners of Saint Joseph Parish in Hosanna, Ethiopia are ready to celebrate because it is World Mission Sunday -- a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's ...
In the Missions, Sometimes Rank Does Not Have its Privilege Maureen Crowley Heil
When we think about those who work in the hierarchy of any institution, the Church included, we can conjure up thoughts of those who live better than the rest of us. Indeed, we need look no further than ...
World Mission Sunday: A Universal Day of Celebration!Maureen Crowley Heil
Because our Church is universal, Mass is celebrated in many different dialects every day. When you consider the message spoken around our altars, it becomes apparent that we speak a common language -- ...
Join the Cardinal Cushing Club and See the World! Maureen Crowley Heil
The story of The Society for the Propagation of the Faith began in France in the early 19th century. Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot, inspired by letters about the missions from her brother, started gathering ...
Building our Church One Brick at a TimeMaureen Crowley Heil
When a parish is blessed to outgrow its space and must expand, or even build a new church, parishioners are asked to sacrifice their time, talent, and treasure to complete the planned building. It's ...
Learning from Heaven's Heroes Maureen Crowley Heil
One of my favorite books is called 365 Saints a Year. It's a daily reflection on different saints, some popular, some lesser known. I used to read it to my children at breakfast, hoping the story ...
GO!Maureen Crowley Heil
The Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) is built on two foundational pillars: regular prayer (one Hail Mary every day!) and sacrifice for others; the motto is "Children Helping Children." As a result, ...
Papua New Guinea: On the Path to Holiness Maureen Crowley Heil
On September 6, Pope Francis will land in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG), the second stop on his eleven-day trip to Oceania. He will already have been in Indonesia. After three days in PNG, he will ...
