Dear St. Catherine Parish Family, Last week I wrote to you about the painful Church abuse scandals we have been hearing about in the news...

Q. Where does Scripture say that people should not live together before marriage? A. The Greek New Testament word translated into English...

Dear St. Catherine Parish Family, I often reflect on the time when I finally made a firm decision to enter seminary and begin my studies...

Q. If a priest in a state of mortal sin celebrates Mass or provides other sacraments, are they still valid? A. Yes, they are valid, as...

Dear St. Catherine Parish Family, I wanted to update you on the building progress of our new parish hall. The slab for the foundation was...

Q. What does the Catholic Church teach about the “unclean” animals named in the Old Testament that were not to be eaten? (See Leviticus...

Q. Why do Catholics have to pay for Masses? A. We don’t “pay for Masses,” because we cannot possibly afford it, since the value of the...

Dear St. Catherine Parish Family, Each year, the United States Bishops sponsor “Natural Family Planning Awareness Week” to promote an...

Q. Why must we abstain from eating or drinking one hour before receiving the Eucharist? A. The Eucharistic fast promotes a deeper...

Q. What does the Catholic Church teach about life on other planets? A. The possibility of life on other planets (and their moons) has...