Faith Formation

'Divine Renovation', a decade on

Luke Mandato · June 2, 2026

A newly released 10th anniversary edition of Fr. James Mallon’s Divine Renovation aims to fuel the next wave of parish renewal by helping communities move from inward-looking maintenance to outward-focused mission.

Culture à la Carte

It’s Christian discipline to ask Big Questions

Sr. Helena Burns · January 30, 2026

A recent Facebook post about a Christian pastor is rather heartbreaking. The pastor’s son, who had always been a faithful Christian youth, suddenly told his father: “Faith is intellectually dishonest.” He had become an atheist.

Advent asks us to accept joy, goodness of Christ

Luke Mandato · December 9, 2025

Dr. David Deane offers a reminder that Advent is not a mere warm-up act before Christmas, but rather the Church’s annual rebellion against a world that has forgotten how to wait for Christ.

Catholic Latte serves up a cup of faith

Fr. Mah harnesses technology to spread the Word virtually

Luke Mandato · April 5, 2025

Fr. Eric Mah is pouring faith into the digital space through Catholic Latte, a virtual blend of timeless Church teachings through the lens of a modern podcast.

Cleaning up messy mission

Quinton Amundson · February 26, 2025

While priests and lay leaders visualize linear growth and a mass enthusiastic embrace of every new spirituality-building initiative, cultivating a more evangelistic congregational flock requires embracing trial and error.

St. Boniface program looks to develop lay leadership

Wanted: dynamic leaders

Quinton Amundson · February 8, 2025

The Archdiocese of St. Boniface is seeking a path forward for more lay Catholics to become dynamic leaders in their parish communities.