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Just 3 in 10 US adults regularly attend religious services

The pews may be a bit more crowded at Mass this Easter -- but on balance, regular church attendance in the U.S. continues to...

Dwindling Catholic population, call to vocations spell trouble for parishes —...

By Russell Shaw OSV News Noticing that some of his listeners were having trouble understanding his accented English, the African priest paused his homily, grinned at...

Pew Research Center shows more prefer to attend Mass in person...

A new study indicates Americans are pleased with virtual religious services, but more prefer to attend in person now that the COVID-19 public health...

Take these steps to get teeangers excited about Mass, says longtime...

My cradle Catholic parents instilled in me the importance of going to Mass religiously (no pun intended) but were never able to articulate why...

New COVID-19 surge has East European churches struggling

WARSAW, Poland — As governments across Europe reimpose curbs to counter a winter spike in the coronavirus, church leaders are urging citizens in less-protected...

Delaware, Maryland resort-area pastors say their churches still have room as...

Despite reports of heavy crowds in Delaware’s resort towns and Ocean City, Md., priests in the Ocean Deanery say there’s still room in their...

Attending Mass on Sunday night becoming new tradition for many Catholics

ALBANY, N.Y. — Going to church on Sunday morning is a tradition for most Catholics, but a new trend may be emerging: Sunday-evening Masses. St....

New Pew survey looks at why Americans go or don’t go...

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A Pew Research Center survey found that the main reason Americans attend worship services is to feel closer to God, but...

Ways to increase Mass attendance

I recognized the man in the pew as an active member of a neighboring parish. After Mass I greeted him and asked what brought...

Parishes across U.S. show growth, enthusiasm among members

Despite a national trend of decreasing Mass attendance and shrinking parishes, bright spots of hope can be found in the vibrant, active and growing...

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