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Story Archives of 'Catholic Church'The New Generation of CatholicsBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, April 17, 2008.This week marks Pope Benedict XVI makes his first visit to the United States. It’s the first time in the 21st Century that American Catholics will be visited by their Pope. But it also serves as a time for the one-quarter of Americans who identify themselves as Catholics to reflect on the state of the Church. We’ll look at the Catholic Church in 2008- who practices, how they do so, and what impact a new generation of worshipers is making. Guests
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  25 in 25: Bishop John McCormackBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.John Brendan McCormack grew his religious roots in our neighbor to the south. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ordained in Boston and served in several Bay State churches before becoming a top aide to then Boston Cardinal Bernard Law. He was later appointed as Manchester, New Hampshire’s ninth Catholic Bishop by Pope John Paul II. His time with the church has not been without challenge…facing the sex abuse scandal, priest shortages, parish closings and efforts to re-energize the faithful. We’ll talk with Bishop McCormack about how the Catholic church has changed and evolved over the past quarter century and where he sees it going over the next twenty-five years. Guest
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The Future of New Hampshire's Catholic SchoolsBy Laura Knoy on Monday, May 7, 2007.Catholic education in the Granite State has been suffering….with declining enrollments and budget shortfalls. The Manchester diocese has been studying the problem…and just released their report last year. Now, it’s holding discussions with the public about how best to move forward. Guests
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Richmond Religious Community Faces Opposition on ExpansionBy Rose Kundanis on Monday, March 5, 2007.The proposed expansion of a conservative Christian Community in Richmond, New Hampshire is meeting local resistance. The Saint Benedict Center wants to build a new school and chapel. But some in town express fears of over-development, and others worry about the nature of the Center itself. N-H-P-R correspondent Rose Kundanis has the story. listen:
The Vatican's AstronomerBy Laura Knoy on Friday, March 2, 2007.Brother Guy Consolmagno, Vatican astronomer, is in New Hampshire this week. He's talking not about the conflict, but the companionship between religion and science. As Brother Guy puts it, the Bible tells us who created the universe... science tells us how He did it. listen:
An international look at the Catholic ChurchBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.When most Americans think about the influence and character of the Catholic Church, they see it through a Western lens. But a new book examines the relationships between the Church and governments around the world. We’ll talk with one of the editors to find out how the Church manifests itself in different societies, and what lessons can be learned through those interactions. Our guest is Chris Reardon, associate professor of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire and co-editor of the new book The Catholic Church and the Nation-State. listen:
The Culture of CatholicismBy Liz Bulkley on Tuesday, August 29, 2006.New England author Monica Wood writes about the church from the inside out in her book Any Bitter Thing. We'll explore her surprising perspective as a former practicing Catholic. And, we talk with Professor Michele Dillon from the University of New Hampshire about why some people think the Catholic identity as a whole is changing in New Hampshire -- and the United States. Dillon studies and writes about the sociology of religion and is the author of the book Catholic Identity. ***This show originally aired Friday, June 2, 2006*** listen:
Bishop John McCormackBy Laura Knoy on Friday, August 18, 2006.Bishop John McCormack joins us for a one-on-one interview about the Catholic Diocese of Manchester, which covers the state of New Hampshire. Churches are closing, parishes merging and some Catholics are upset. The Diocese says it understands well their feelings, but the moves are all part of an ongoing re-configuration, reflecting priest shortages felt here and nationwide. Laura's guest is Bishop John McCormack of the Diocese of Manchester. listen:
More Catholic Churches Decide to MergeBy Mark Bevis on Monday, July 10, 2006.New Hampshire's Catholic Diocese has announced that three Roman Catholic parishes in Portsmouth have merged. Saint James Church, Immaculate Conception, and Saint Catherine of Siena are now known as Corpus Christi parish. All three churches will stay open for now, with Sunday Masses at all three. This recent development is just the latest in a series of mergers across the Diocese. Last Month, several churches in the Monadnock region announced they would merge, and earlier this spring three parishes in the Plymouth area decided to join together. All this consolidation is the result of a planning process that organized the state's 117 Catholic parishes into 31 clusters. Priests and lay people within those clusters were then given the task of deciding the best way for their churches to meet the church's goals. Father Robert Gorski is Director of the Diocese Long Range Planning Commission. He described the diocese situation to NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen:
The Culture of CatholicismBy Liz Bulkley on Friday, June 2, 2006.New England author Monica Wood writes about the church from the inside out in her book Any Bitter Thing. We'll explore her surprising perspective as a former practicing Catholic. And, we talk with Professor Michele Dillon from the University of New Hampshire about why some people think the Catholic identity as a whole is changing in New Hampshire -- and the United States. Dillon studies and writes about the sociology of religion and is the author of the book Catholic Identity. listen:
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