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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

‘I do.’ Rules relax on weddings as catering hall capacity increase to 150 people

Starting today, catering halls can operate at 50% capacity, and maximum guest capacity has increased to 150.

It's All About the Grass, Man: What is Overseeding on Golf Courses?

Overseeding is a golf course maintenance process that replaces a dormant grass with one that will keep growing. Why do golf courses do it?

How Much Does a Dock Cost? Part III: Size

Size is the last topic in our three-blog series to answer the question, “How much does a dock cost?”’ In two previous blog posts, we discussed decking and design as cost components. Size considerations for your project Cost is not the only thing affected as the size of your dock section increases or decreases. …

The 20 Best Foods to Eat for Breakfast

These 20 staples and mix-ins will give you all the energy and nutrients you need in the morning.

9 Rainforest Facts Everyone Should Know

Protecting rainforests is a powerful natural climate solution that’s critical to our collective future.

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

Why Catholic Schools Do Well

Parents are often unaware of the significant advantages offered by Catholic schools.

Benefits of Attending a Catholic College

Thinking about attending a Catholic college? We've listed a view benefits that you might find interesting.

When can a religious school discriminate against gay students?

It may surprise some people, but Victorian religious schools can already lawfully discriminate against gay students and teachers.

Can Catholic school hair grooming standards be discriminatory?

Disputes regarding the enforcement of hair grooming standards at religious schools require application of fundamental church-and-state principles that are unique to the United States.

Catholic colleges are searching for new homes in the Southwest. Can they succeed?

The next few years will be critical to whether or not Catholic higher education can bloom in the desert. If it does, it may provide a vital service to a population that represents the future of the Catholic Church in the United States.

What are the benefits of religious schools?

How Well Are Catholic Schools Serving Special Needs Students?

Catholic schools have typically been off limits to special needs children, but news and anecdotal reports indicate that trend may be changing.

Should we send our kids to Catholic School?

Someone told me that, as Catholics, we are supposed to send our kids to Catholic schools. We are wondering if it’s really worth the financial struggle; are we obligated to do this? Thank you for asking this: it’s quite the important issue. I’ve been blessed to serve as a priest for a little more than 17 years, and every assignment I’ve been given in that time has had a school connected to it. Over the years, I’ve really come to see that Catholic…

A Rabbi On When Kids Should Start Religious School

Not sure when your kids should start their religious education? A rabbi—and parent—gives us advice on how to make the right choices for your fam.

5 Reasons to Choose Catholic Schools

Why choose Catholic Schools? We give you 5 reasons (in addition to academic excellence!).

The 3 Questions Every Catholic School Girl Is Asked

One year, one of my friends received a phone call from two other students; these girls thought it would a good idea to make a list of everything they disliked about my friend, and read it to her.

Four questions to ask when choosing a Catholic school

Your child is approaching school age and you and your spouse want to give him or her the gift of a Catholic elementary education. Then you look at the tuition rates and realize it will cost more to send one of your children to school for one year than it cost your parents to send you and your siblings for eight years. As a couple, you look at your budget and you pray. You look at the budget again and pray harder, but…