The resurrection of Jesus gives hope to all -- especially those newly baptized into the faith -- that sacrifices and crosses will be worth it, said Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron during an Easter Vigil ...
The joy of Jesus' resurrection from the dead gives joy and strength to those who are called to bring peace, reconciliation and justice to the suffering and the downtrodden, Pope Francis said. "Let us make Jesus, ...
As the Church nears the end of Lent with Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, writer D.D. Emmons explores the history and traditions of Holy Saturday: “The day following the Crucifixion was the Jewish Sabbath, ...
The Easter liturgies -- with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen -- assure people that it is never too late ...
At parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark, the Easter Vigil will mark a significant milestone for catechumens ready to enter the fullness of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of initiation. In all, 270 adults will ...
This year in U.S. dioceses, the celebration of welcoming catechumens and candidates into the Catholic Church has been postponed until the coronavirus pandemic has been brought under control and states' stay-at-home orders are lifted and ...
In a dark and nearly empty St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis blessed a fire, lit the Easter candle and called Christians to keep kindling sparks of hope, knowing that Jesus has risen and death will ...
Despite scandals, the interest in joining the ranks of Catholicism has not only maintained but has grown.
The great gift of our faith is that it is not rooted in the 24-hour news cycle or in individual human beings, but rather in the truth and message of our Savior.
Question: Do the pastoral responsibilities of bishops extend to children in public schools? — Robert Bonsignore, Brooklyn, New York Answer: Yes, a bishop does have this obligation. Normally he meets this duty by ensuring that ...
Cardinal Ouellet, Vatican official, among clergy accused of abuse in lawsuit
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Cardinal Ouellet, Vatican official, among clergy accused of abuse in lawsuit
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, is named in a list of alleged abusers filed ...
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Our Sunday Visitor contributing editor Russell Shaw examines how “these are not the best of times for America’s men and boys”
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What's wrong with American men?
Our Sunday Visitor contributing editor Russell Shaw examines how “these are not the best of times for America&...
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