The first-ever ‘Amazing Parish’ conference was held last week in Denver. Father Ken Simpson (far right) brainstorms with parish leadership at the Amazing Parish conference Aug. 28. (photo: Mary ...

Some 500 Catholic leaders and their pastors from across the United States met recently at the first-ever Amazing Parish conference in Denver to brainstorm and swap ideas about improving parish life.

Editor's note: "The Field Hospital" blog series covers life in U.S. and Canadian Catholic parishes. The title comes from Pope Francis' words: "I see the church as a field hospital after battle. It is ...

The movement seeks to provide resources for the lay faithful to help their pastors create a strong, vibrant and engaging parish life. DENVER — A new movement seeking to unite the faithful and their ...

A new movement seeking to unite the faithful and their pastors in the formation of thriving parishes has seen a wide scope of interest throughout the U.S. in the time since it was started little more ...