Engagement in the Catholic Church: 'My motivation is that something changes from the bottom up'
Volunteers in Catholic parishes are facing challenges as they deal with community frustrations regarding issues such as abuse scandals and gender inequality within the church, ahead of upcoming elections for parish councils in Bavaria.
Parish Councils: Why Catholics Are Allowed to Vote This Sunday
Catholic parish councils in Germany will hold elections, allowing laypeople to participate in church governance despite the absence of a broader democratic structure in the church.
Rauma Pastor Turns Back on Pyhäranta – Proposes Abandoning Merger with the Parish
Pastor Valtteri Virta of Rauma proposes that the Rauma parish reject the merger request from the financially troubled Pyhäranta parish.
Gallery: A hike to the tip of a tailings hill in Jõhvi parish
A hike was organized to the tip of a tailings hill in Jõhvi parish, focusing on the unique natural and cultural landscape of the region.
A parish in Vitoria, scene of the largest massacre of the Transition, declared a 'place of memory'
The church of San Francisco de Asís in Vitoria has been designated a 'place of memory' due to a tragic police incident in 1976 that resulted in the death of five workers.
Marijuana under the altar: the processed parish priest Emilio accused of storing Serbian drugs from Darko, Sasa, and Zdravko
The parish priest Emilio L. from La Muela, Zaragoza, faces accusations of storing cannabis and being linked to a Serbian drug operation.
The Chapter Accepts the Wedding of Rainbow Couples in the Facilities of the Lahti Parish - The Chapel Was Excluded
The Mikkeli Chapter has decided that same-sex couples can still be married in the facilities of the Salpausselkä Parish despite previous conflicts regarding the matter.
Parish president of Pasaje found dead after five days of traffic accident
Julio Enrique Macas Asanza, president of the Uzhcurrumi Parish Board, was found dead after a traffic accident in Pasaje, Ecuador.
Attack with explosives damages vehicle of the president of the parish government of Malimpia, in Quinindé
An explosives attack damaged the vehicle of Denni T. C., the president of the parish government in Malimpia, Quinindé, Ecuador, without causing personal injuries.
Local Election in Unterhaching: Parish Association Resists AfD Flyer
The parish association of St. Korbinian, St. Alto, and St. Birgitta in Unterhaching protests against the AfD's use of the church's image on their campaign flyer, stating it misrepresents their stance and could imply support for the party's political goals.
Who is the priest who married a trans couple in Corrientes and what did his superiors ask of him now
A priest in Argentina has left his parish after marrying a transgender couple, following complaints from parishioners to the local archbishop.
Father from Rio Preto calls for 'renewing action' from the faithful during Lent; see parish programming
A priest from São José do Rio Preto urges the faithful to embrace Lent as a time for internal change rather than mere religious tradition.
Ilaria Salis Guest in Parish to Discuss Prisons. FdI Protests: "Do Not Ideologize the Space"
Italian MEP Ilaria Salis will discuss the Italian prison situation in a parish in Como, prompting protests from local political figures.
Pope Leo in Ostia, visit to the parish of Santa Maria Regina Pacis: 'Young people, you are the hope'
Pope Leo visited the Santa Maria Regina Pacis parish in Ostia, addressing over 400 young attendees and emphasizing their role as the hope for the future.
Fire Hits the Secretariat of the Nossa Senhora da Saúde Parish in Juruti
A fire broke out at the Nossa Senhora da Saúde Parish in Juruti, Brazil, destroying important historical and administrative documents.
Priest removed from church over money embezzlement suspicion in Três de Maio
A priest in Três de Maio, Brazil, has been suspended following an investigation into alleged financial embezzlement within his parish.
Ecuador enters electoral climate: upcoming elections for mayors, prefects, councilors, parish vocalists, and Participation Councilors for 2027
Ecuador has officially entered the electoral period for the elections scheduled for February 14, 2027, encompassing various local leadership positions.
Some of the cottages on the church-owned island may even be burned – demolition costs threaten residents in Pirkkala
A long-standing dispute between the Pirkkala parish and cottage owners over demolition plans for church-owned cottages is nearing a resolution, with potential costs threatening residents.
Good news for Mexicans: where the Consulate truck will be from February 17 to 21 in Chicago
Mexican citizens in Chicago can access the mobile consulate from February 17 to 21 for various services, with prior appointment required.
Death case shocks Jätkäsaari – the church offers talking support
The Helsinki Cathedral Parish is offering discussion support in response to a recent death in Jätkäsaari, inviting the public to gather for comfort and conversation.
The modern crusade of the Šėta parish priest is not over yet, but the ministries say: you already have discounts
A Lithuanian priest advocates for church institutions arguing against new electricity charges as they are treated like commercial entities instead of community service organizations.
Church employees demand cash payments from Romani people – convicted of breach of official duties
Two employees of a parish in southwestern Finland were fined for treating Romani clients unequally by demanding cash payments for services related to funeral arrangements.
Montreal parish fights to demolish derelict church that’s become a TikTok destination
A Montreal parish is taking legal action against the city to demolish the derelict St-Eusèbe-de-Verceil church, which has been overrun by urban explorers and has gained attention on TikTok.
The Vicar of Vaasa Accuses Seta of Threats - Seta Denies Coercion, Despite 'Something Could Have Been Left Unsaid'
Teijo Peltola, the vicar of the Finnish parish in Vaasa, claims that he has been threatened and coerced by the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Seta while appealing a warning issued against him by church authorities.
Parish from Novi Travnik: The film ‘Wedding’ offends Christianity in a sad, ugly, and miserable way
A parish in Novi Travnik has called for a boycott of the film 'Wedding,' claiming it offends Christianity through its vulgar treatment of God and salvation.
Do you know that the Latvian path to its state began in the parish?
The article discusses the historical significance of parishes in Latvia's journey towards statehood, tracing their origins back to medieval times and their administrative roles over the centuries.
Vytaras Radzevičius invites to Dzūkija cuisine: sharing a special boletus mushroom soup recipe
Vytaras Radzevičius shares a creamy and aromatic boletus mushroom soup recipe while also exploring the history of a local parish.
Brazilian professor receives blessing from the Vatican after writing a letter to Pope Leo XIV with social dreams and requests
A Brazilian professor received a blessing from the Vatican after writing a heartfelt letter to Pope Leo XIV addressing social issues and seeking support for his local parish.
Tragic death of the parish priest. "Died during service, on the way to caroling"
A 67-year-old parish priest died in a tragic accident while on his way to a caroling event after failing to yield at an intersection.
Parish in the interior of SP receives relic with part of the body of Saint Carlo Acutis coming from Italy
The São Benedito and São Cristóvão Parish in Birigui, SP, received a first-class relic containing a part of Saint Carlo Acutis's body, directly from Italy, with a procession through the city.
The Croatian-Italian Mosaic Association in Munich held workshops on recycling ties 'CroaTie'
In Munich, the Croatian Catholic Parish hosted a workshop for children and parents about recycling ties through the 'CroaTie' project organized by the Croatian-Italian Mosaic Association from Rome.
'Angel Giorgia Meloni' deleted from Roman church by parish priest's order
A fresco depicting an angel, restored to resemble Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has been removed from a church wall in central Rome following controversy among politicians and clergy.
A painting above the lines should avoid emulations
Rossella Vodret, former superintendent of Rome, discusses the controversial fresco and suggests that the parish priest's choice was out of context and needed proper explanation.
A warehouse with timber caught fire in Suntaži parish
A warehouse containing timber caught fire in Suntaži parish, Ogres region, prompting emergency fire services to respond to the scene where they found the structure engulfed in flames.
Humble priest wins a competition, thanked his parishioners. 'Without you, I would be nobody'
Father Grzegorz Kaliszewski won a national competition and credited his parishioners in Złota Pińczowska for their support and dedication to his efforts in fulfilling his promises.
Church in Rome erases angel with Meloni's face
A church in Rome, under investigation after a restoration depicted an angel resembling Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has decided to erase the controversial part of the fresco as per the local parish priest's decision.
Involving the police, the PVD removed 95 cattle kept in poor conditions in Tabore parish
The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has removed 95 cattle from a farm in Tabore parish, identifying significant animal welfare violations, including lack of food, water, and shelter from harsh weather.
Four Montenegrin politicians and a parish priest banned from entering Croatia
Four Montenegrin politicians, including a politician-priest linked to criminal activities, are prohibited from entering Croatia.
How to get to the El Valle Hospital, a new municipal medical center inaugurated in Cuenca?
The Municipality of Cuenca inaugurated its first municipal hospital on February 1, located in the Guncay sector of the El Valle rural parish, providing permanent medical services to nearby areas.
Prosecutor's Office Halts Investigation After Deadly Attack at Hamburg Subway Station
The prosecutor's office has ceased investigations into the fatal attack at a Hamburg subway station where 18-year-old Fatemeh D., an active member of a Catholic parish, was killed by a 25-year-old man.
Residents angry after parish decision. "They sold us"
Residents are outraged after a parish sold land in Poznań to a construction company planning to build a large housing complex, displacing many who have long used the area as gardens since the 1930s.
Two people died in a traffic accident in Lääne-Nigula parish
A traffic accident involving two cars in Kuke village, Lääne County, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left a third injured.
Daule: Van fell into a ditch and left three dead
A traffic accident in Daule, Guayas province, resulted in the deaths of three individuals after a van fell into a ditch in the Laurel parish.
The Administrator of the Slovak Parish in Brussels / Hope is in the Flickering Communities, but Whether a Renewal Happens in Ten, One Hundred, or Five Hundred Years, I Do Not Know
In an interview, Slovak priest Marek Sitár discusses the aging clergy in Belgium, the closure of churches, and liturgical challenges, while reflecting on his experiences during holidays in Brussels compared to Slovakia.
US congresswoman demands answers from Kiev over church crackdown
A US congresswoman is seeking explanations from Ukraine’s ambassador regarding the pressure on a parish of the largest Orthodox denomination in Ukraine amid attempts to transfer it to a rival church.
New Book: The History of the Parish Churches St. Peter and Paul in Grünwald
Wolfgang Kuny reflects on the historical changes of Grünwald, specifically focusing on the diminished state of its once-prominent castle, as explored in his new book.
I tried to quit Mounjaro and will have to pay £200 a month for life
Kelly Parish, who lost significant weight using Mounjaro, must continue the medication for life as she regained weight after attempting to quit.
The Curia has updated the list of songs that cannot be played at weddings. A hit has been crossed off
The Wrocław Curia has reiterated its rules on music during church weddings following frequent requests for secular songs, emphasizing that the parish priest is responsible for music selection.
‘A weekly mass is not within my means,’ says the priest. Parishes in Olomouc want to merge
A priest in Olomouc expresses the challenges of holding weekly masses, prompting discussions about merging parishes in the region.
The priest from Vodice announced how much money he received from blessings
The priest from Vodice reported that he collected 45,190 euros in voluntary contributions during the Christmas blessings for over 1,750 families in his parish.