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.
Parishes of Juazeiro do Norte hold Ash Wednesday celebrations; see times
The parishes of Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil, will have special mass schedules for Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent on February 18.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with masses in Presidente Prudente; see the schedule
Ash Wednesday is celebrated across various parishes in Presidente Prudente, marking the start of Lent leading up to Easter.
Parishes hold Ash Wednesday celebrations in Fortaleza; see schedules
The Archdiocese of Fortaleza is leading special Ash Wednesday ceremonies to mark the start of Lent, featuring various mass times throughout the city.
Ash Wednesday: see the mass schedule in Petrolina
On Ash Wednesday, the Catholic Church in Petrolina, Brazil, has organized several masses in different parishes to mark the beginning of Lent.
Parishes celebrate Ash Wednesday in Juiz de Fora; see mass schedule
Parishes in Juiz de Fora are set to hold multiple masses to begin Lent on Ash Wednesday and to launch the 2026 Fraternity Campaign with the theme 'Fraternity and Housing'.
This February 18: Churches in Chicago that commemorate Ash Wednesday
Several parishes in Chicago have announced their schedules for Ash Wednesday services, which begin the Lenten season on February 18, 2026.
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.
Six establishments closed in operation with more than 200 officers in Quito
In a major control operation across five parishes in northeastern Quito, six establishments were closed, one person was detained, 185 citizens were registered, and one vehicle was confiscated.
Cuenca inaugurates rural hospital with operating rooms and 22 beds: these are the available services
The first of three municipal hospitals in Cuenca was inaugurated, providing emergency services and care to surrounding parishes with a total investment of over $8 million.
‘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.
Re-use of Church Properties: When the Kindergarten Moves into the Church
In Limburg, the Catholic Church is advising parishes on repurposing their large church buildings, sometimes resulting in architecturally impressive transformations as seen in St. Matthew's Church.
End of envelopes during caroling. These parishes changed the rules
Some parishes have modified the traditional Christmas caroling procedure, requiring parishioners to request visits from clergy instead of receiving them automatically, and instead, special masses may be held for the congregation.