In previous columns, I have noted that, even though I am not a Roman Catholic, I find much to appreciate in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. This includes ...

Tourists curious about the Amish flock to their communities to see them and the Amish may not like the attention, but they can make a living from it.

There are Amish schools associated with each of these communities. One of the Amish traditions which I find especially admirable is their focus on taking one day a week off from the “hum-drum” of ...

Most Amish are trilingual. They speak a dialect of German called Pennsylvania Dutch at home, use High German at their worship services, and they learn English at school. In some ways, the Amish are ...

Albert didn’t sing much, but he sang song 131, which is the second song sung at every Amish worship service only hours before he passed away. This song is in the Ausbund, which has all the songs ...

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday. It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday.

Albert didn’t sing much, but he sang song 131, which is the second song sung at every Amish worship service only hours before he passed away. This song is in the Ausbund , which has all the ...