Christians pray 100 Our Fathers at St. Patrick’s grave in Ireland for peace and unity
Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mar 17, 2025 / 13:40 pm Inspired by St. Patrick’s “Confessions,” in which the patron of Ireland states “I arose as many as
Living on Purpose: God’s commandment is God’s enablement
Every Christian has been given a mission and some type of ministry. Gifts, talents, and special abilities are distributed from God within the personal
When is Easter Day 2025? What to know, including how date is determined
As Christians observe Lent, it means Easter Day is around the corner. During Easter, some might celebrate their belief in Jesus Christ's resurrecti
What goes on in a Christian Science reading room?
In nearly every major American city and in many small towns, Christian Science reading rooms are found mixed in with storefronts. Passersby may hardly
Or Hadash Offering a Jewish Safe Haven During Turbulent Times
By Jon Marks A safe haven. That’s what Or Hadash, the oldest Reconstructionist synagogue in the area dating back to 1983, offers its members during
And Deliver Us from Elon
It was St. Blaise Day, when Catholics go to church to get their throats blessed. St. Blaise (San Blas in Mexico, Saint-Blaise in Canada) is the patron
Empty Agnosticism
Do you ever think about your spiritual life? Not religion, per se, but how your values come from a way of seeing the universe, of moralizing it by cho
FAITH: ‘A relationship with God offers comfort and peace’: Fairview’s Kaley Vincent reflects on how her faith has changed her life
FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview High School senior Kaley Vincent feels like God has played a huge role in her life and in this interview, she shared some o
The faith of St. Patrick takes center stage on parade
AI-assisted summary Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade began with a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. The ceremony highlighte
Blessing of the Beer
Father Steven Brandow of the Catholic Diocese of Alexandria blessed beer at the Tasting Room of Louisiana on March 15.
Who speaks for the Catholic Church in the US?
As Catholics choose sides, their ears are often attuned to those who reflect their views while shutting out the voices of others whom they frequently demean as heretics.
WATCH LIVE: Sunday Mass, March 16, 2025
Join us as The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Presents: Sunday Mass Live, on SOMOS EL VALLE Ch. 5.2, Cable 1240, at 11 a.m.
U.S. Holy Year pilgrims add pope to their list of prayer intentions
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica with two
From Cult to Catholic
By Brian Cook I was never in a cult. I just thought Catholicism was “the largest cult in the world”. I said those exact words to my dad one day when
Lessons From The Believers In Colossae
By Toni Ford From the very beginning, we learn that this letter is from Paul, addressed to the kedoshim (holy ones), the faithful brothers and sister
The rainbow connection and reluctant dreamers
By Sandra Mullins Bost Growing up in the 80s meant weekly viewings of “The Muppet Show.” So many dynamic characters to conjure up the best of memorie
This Midwest Town Has A Stunning Cambodian Temple That Looks Airlifted Over From Southeast Asia
The United States showcases its vast cultural diversity through numerous religious temples reflecting their origin countries. Among these temples are
Pope approves next phase of synod, setting path to 2028 assembly
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching a three-year implementation process tha
Shroud of Turin to be digitally showcased during Holy Year
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, al
Watertown Group Hosting Discussion Called “Religious Leaders Speak Out About the Injustices in Palestine”
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace & Common Security: The Watertown Citizens for Peace & Common Security is spon
Radio Interview: A unique vocational journey
Mark Viviano chats with his big brother, Father Tony Viviano, about his unique journey to the priesthood. Father Viviano is a priest of the Diocese of
What's a 'tupa tupa?' Read about the ceremony that's a longheld St. Joseph's Altar tradition
Ever noticed that some St. Joseph's Altars listings include the words "tupa tupa?" Translated, the words mean “knock knock,” and the short ceremony te
Bishop Sullivan of Camden, N.J., retires, is succeeded by Coadjutor Bishop Williams
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan of Camden, N.J., 80, and Coadjutor Bishop Joseph A. Wil
Film on Matt Talbot shows the power of faith, thirst for holiness
A forthcoming docudrama is highlighting how an Irish laborer, now on the path to possible sainthood, has become a patron of those battling addiction —
What the dead have to say to the living: Lessons from a psychic reading
LOS ANGELES — With shoulder-length blond hair, black dress and black knee-high boots, Jennifer Rose cuts a preacherly silhouette — less Bible-thumping
Celebrating Saint Patrick, the slave who converted his captors
Iremember when I first wanted to move to Ireland. Oh, I’d seen beautiful photos, like this: MyLoupe/Getty Images And in later years I was enchanted
All Saints Parish celebrates ‘Sunday of Orthodoxy’
All Saints Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated “The Sunday of Orthodoxy” the first Sunday of Lent. The Parish was honored with a visit from Bishop