The Advent wreath is made of four candles ... National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (CHBP), 1988.

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) honored four members May 2 for their involvement in the organization, their parishes and communities.

It was observed in memory of the advent of the Messiah, as foretold by the prophets. And it is equanimous with the proclamation of the resurrection. Thus the early Christian Passover turned out to ...

With Holy Week and Easter Sunday behind us, we wonder if, after Lent, we can continue some of our spiritual practices that we found so helpful. Yes!

In the sacraments of the Church. With intensity during Advent we pray, “Come, Lord Jesus, come. Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come quickly. Do not delay.” The three comings of the Lord should ...

Ultimately, the most important message that we can share with children during the time of a papal conclave is one of trust.

Longstanding conceptions of secular charter and religious private schools could be upended by an imminent high court decision ...

the cardinals said they are “conscious of the responsibility to which they are called” and are relying on the prayers of the global Catholic community. “This is the true force that in the ...

Catholic devotees light candles and offer prayers for Pope Francis at the Manila Cathedral before the start of the Requiem Mass on Tuesday, April 22. (MB video by Mark Balmores) Subscribe to the ...

Only three Catholics have won the presidency or vice presidency. For the first two, Democrats John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden, faith was a muted note in their public lives — a source of pride to ...

I ran on the Second Amendment." "Moved on from thoughts and prayers to simply just saying I don't care. Absolutely disgusting," said David Hogg, Parkland survivor and current DNC Vice Chair.