El martes, 24 de diciembre por la tarde, el Papa Francisco presidirá la celebración de la Santa Misa en la Plaza de San Pedro para abrir oficialmente el Año Santo Jubilar de 2025, cuyo lema es Peregrinos de la Esperanza. El Santo Padre inicia su solemne Bula de convocación del …

St. Mary Parish in Hyde Park, now known for its English Gothic building with stained glass and woodwork from the country’s finest studios, held its first Masses in a former feed store. May 29, 1898 First Mass held for the new parish created by Archbishop Elder for parishioners then attending …

Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). As we continue to explore Pope St. John Paul II’s reflections on “eschatological man” (i.e., the human person in view of the final things), recall that in the resurrection of …

In honor of Saint Nicholas, here’s two videos about the life of this Saint from Catholic.org, and the longer video entitled History of real Saint Nicholas:

By Jimmy Akin National Catholic Register, Nov 30, 2024 / 04:48 am St. Andrew, whose feast day is Nov. 30, was one of the two initial disciples of John the Baptist who encountered Jesus at the beginning of John’s Gospel. He was one of Jesus’ closest disciples, but many people know …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 30, 2024 / 04:08 am As we prepare for the birth of Christ during Advent, it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season. But as calendars get filled up and preparations are made, here are four resources to …

For pilgrims of hope We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 28, 2024 / 06:00 am November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions of Black Catholics across the nation. The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (NBCCC) first established Black Catholic History Month …

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When …

by Francesca Pollio Denver Newsroom, Nov 29, 2021 / 11:00 am Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into our lives. During a time of Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and family gatherings, it can be hard to find …