“Ask a Priest: Frustrated With My Parish – What Can I Do?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: Recently I have been frustrated with my parish of 15 years. I also work at the Catholic primary school as a family and faith
“Ask a Priest: What If I Don’t Fit in at a Hispanic Parish?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: I am really struggling. My husband and I are from a small Midwest town settled by Polish and Irish Catholics. We were both raised
“Ask a Priest: What If Reverence Is Lacking in a Parish?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: How do you know when a priest is really sincere or pious? My husband and I have been with this parish for about 28
“Ask a Priest: Can an Ex-Felon Be Barred From Helping at a Parish?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: I recently finished the RCIA process and received the sacraments. I am also a white-collar felon (no violence, no sex, no drugs, and no
“Ask a Priest: What If a Homily on Modesty Was Upsetting?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: What would be a respectful way to discuss the contents of a homily with a priest? I am struggling with the message from a
“Ask a Priest: What If I Soured on a Young Adult Ministry?”
Fr. Edward McIlmail, LC
Q: I have been a part of a large parish in the South for almost a year now. Despite my attempts to get involved and