Ukrainian Catholics will livestream prayers of the Stations of the Cross on Friday from a bomb shelter in Kyiv on the anniversary of the full-scale
ROME — What matters is the truth and the love that God sees, not what is superficial, showy and self-centered, Pope Francis said during a
A few days before Lent began, my friend Helen posted a quote that struck and stuck as I was pondering the whole “what to do,
Catholics receive ashes at Mass to start the liturgical season of preparation for Easter.
“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Or, “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” On Ash Wednesday, millions of Catholics throughout the
VATICAN CITY — Tradition is a source of inspiration for seeking out new paths to take with Jesus and for avoiding the traps of stagnation
Many parishes are planning fish frys and soup suppers, both eat in and carryout, during Lent. Check your parish website or bulletin for more listings
The norms for the United States, established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in November 1966 and reiterated in November 1973, may be summarized
This year, Lent begins Feb. 22. That means that right now is the perfect time for “pre-Lent” — a short period of time before Ash
I was asked to hear confessions Dec. 23 at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Md., close to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
