Tag: Mass attendance

Whether you're 8 years old or in your 80s, at some point in your life you've probably struggled with the question, "Why do we...

Q: Many Catholic schools in the archdiocese I am in are now adopting expectations to attend 75% of the year's Masses and holy days...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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....

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