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“The doctrine and practice of indulgences in the Church are closely linked to the effects of the sacrament of Penance” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1471). “An indulgence is…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of…
August is national “Make-A-Will Month,” a perfect time to take action to ensure your legacy.
Feast Day: July 26 Although they are not mentioned in the Scriptures, we find information about Mary’s parents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, in texts written well over a century…
Text from Vatican News, Liturgical Feasts: The Feast of the Holy Family The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is normally celebrated on the Sunday after…
Solemnity: December 8 Nine months before the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sept. 8), the Church celebrates the Solemnity of her Immaculate Conception. The feast was…