In a pastoral letter issued last week, Bishop Michael Martin set Jan. 16, 2026, as the date by which parishes in the Diocese ...

Bishop Michael Martin wrote that his guidelines are to strengthen unity in worship, uphold the church's liturgical norms and encourage active participation by the faithful.

When children and grandchildren live outside Church teaching, how can grandparents remain loving without compromising the ...

The near-100% increase in executions was driven in large part by Florida, which at 19 executions counted for about 40% of the ...

Faith leaders plan to once again seek access to the processing center in Broadview, Ill., to bring the Eucharist to detainees ...

Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the holy model of family, and all those "who have loved us into being," on this Sunday's Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Their family life was ...

For the trio of new priests, their first Christmas season in their new parishes started long before Dec. 25, with the beginning of Advent, which starts four Sundays before Christmas and continues ...

The important thing,' said a Dominican friar, 'is to let your heart be engaged and let God love you sacramentally.' ...

Palestinian Christians are preparing for their first Christmas without the constant threat of bombardment and attacks after ...

Members of the World Apostolate of Fatima Blue Army Arlington division gathered Dec. 10 at St. Patrick Church in ...

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday presided over the final major celebration of the Holy Year, calling for renewed commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and hope as he celebrated a Jubilee Mass dedicated to ...

Pope Leo XIV on Monday explained that in order to allow God’s action in our personal lives, people must “empty” themselves and cultivate a deep inner life. The pontiff made the observation during a ...