“It’s a ministry of hospitality and evangelization,” Katra added. The parishes most successful at this ministry don’t necessarily begin with training, she said.

Peter Stiehler rises before dawn on weekdays, cooking and serving a hearty breakfast so dozens of people experiencing ...

Thanks be to God, this is no longer the case in most Catholic parishes. Today we are greeted at the door by ministers of hospitality, who welcome us into the Eucharistic assembly.

GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- In less than two weeks, in-person Mass will start back up for 78 churches in the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. If you plan to attend, expect a list of changes.

Therefore, hospitality is a necessary ministry of robust presence and a willingness to engage both familiar and new faces on the part of all parishioners, in particular the ushers.

How can parishes be welcoming to people with disabilities, and form them in the Catholic faith? Thursday, June 12, 2025. ... "It's a ministry of hospitality and evangelization," Katra added.