The latest wave of consolidations in the Diocese of Joliet follows other controversial closings in recent years. While "budgetary issues" are cited as among the factors, church officials refuse to ...

These fun family-friendly activities offer meaningful ways for everyone to show love, kindness and faith, while also creating ...

How do Catholic parents navigate the balance between youth sports and Sunday obligation?

Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of loving service to the ...

Even though Sunday is the first day of the week, its inclusion in the weekend implies that it lives in Saturday’s shadow.

Sport has gradually displaced traditional religion on a functional level. Today, many spend their Sundays with sport rather ...

to turn into a 10 day event instead, accommodating rest days like tennis. The decorated shuttler, now 31 years old, tweeted, “All England and the other Super 1000’s could be 10 days+ events. Give the ...

Diocese of Ogdensburg Bishop Terry R. LaValley designates 11 pilgrimage sites during the Ordinary Jubilee 2025.

Pope Francis has proclaimed a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, which began on Dec. 24, 2024, and will continue through Jan. 6, 2026. But what is a Jubilee, and what is this year’s about?

The Jubilee has roots in the Jewish practice of Sabbath rest every seven days, connected to the creation ... an indulgence is distinct from forgiveness. The Catholic tradition teaches that people ...

The Hebrew Bible, which Christians call the Old Testament, offers instructions about celebrating a Jubilee every 50 years. The Jubilee has roots in the Jewish practice of Sabbath rest every seven days ...