Article Just Five Minutes My parish welcomes families with kids, but I have a small suggestion: shorter homilies, every Sunday. I’m talking five minutes. Six, if you must. By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly March 23, 2020 The American Parish Today Spirituality U.S. Catholicism
Article A Harmful Doctrine The Catholic teaching about gay people is not just an error. It’s a barrier to compelling political witness. By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly December 30, 2019 U.S. Catholicism LGBTQ issues Bishops Gender
Article When Americans Become Saints Men have often tried to shape the stories of holy women to narrow the boundaries of what female holiness can look like. Just look at Elizabeth Seton. By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly September 26, 2019 Saints Spirituality Theology Women in the Church
Article When the News Isn’t Fake Clarence Thomas’s attack on the media is more than obtuse; it is irresponsible and dangerous. By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly August 28, 2019 Supreme Court Media Race
Article Getting the Call “Hi, Carlos? This is Msgr. Farrell calling from the bishop’s office with some exciting news. His excellency has decided to elevate you to the clerical state.” By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly April 3, 2019 Clericalism U.S. Catholicism
Article Suiting Up for Team Racist Bishop Stowe spoke up about the racism of Donald Trump’s MAGA campaign, and spoke the simple truth. Let’s hope it’s the start of a trend By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly February 7, 2019 Donald Trump Bishops Race Social Justice