Sometimes they would rustle and fidget impatiently in the pews and fiddle with missals and fold the parish newsletter into ships and trumpets.

The Vatican announced on Nov. 7 that Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin, 64, as the new archbishop of Newark. At the time of his appointment, the Detroit-born archbishop was the leader of the archdiocese of Indianapolis, which he has served since October 2012. He now moves to

Mary is always shining in her window, watching over the street below. I have grown grateful for this rarefied presence, respectful and inclined toward pious feelings when I pass.

Pope Francis reminds us to challenge ourselves to each day give of ourselves and not to count the cost.

Using too broad a brush to paint any group of people is rarely a good idea, including a hierarchy composed of hundreds of individuals.

Catholic institutions and ministries need to adapt and prepare for growing diversity.