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Can we be friends with our parishioners?
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Can we be friends with our parishioners?

Ask Father Cathie, May 5, 2026

It’s the first episode of Ask Fr. Cathie, and I got a great question!

Can we be real friends with members of our congregations if we are their pastor, especially in tiny communities where roles overlap all the time?

Here’s what I said:

  1. Christianity is about ‘nearness’. It’s about who is my neighbor - and how close they come.

    That’s what we do in Christian c…

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