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What if the best thing for us to do during Advent is not more, but less? When faced with the coming of Christ -- in the most visceral way any human could experience another’s arrival, as a mother welcoming new...
The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Dec. 12. I have a unique relationship with Mary. Like any mother and son, we've gone through ups and downs together. As a child, praying the rosary was often punishment for breaking...
Q: Since Christmas is on Monday this year, can I go to a Christmas Vigil Mass on Sunday and have it fulfill my Sunday and Christmas obligations? (Boston, Mass.) A: As you note, in 2023 Christmas Eve falls on a...
WASHINGTON -- At The Catholic University of America to discuss the need for a diverse and welcoming church, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory fielded a wide range of audience questions while also reflecting on his own faith journey from...
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of Las Vegas said he is "holding close" those affected by a mass shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Three people were killed and one wounded when a former professor opened fire on...
VATICAN CITY -- Religious movements within the Catholic Church must advocate for peace and unity in the world at large and within their communities, Pope Francis said. "After two millennia of Christianity, indeed the yearning for unity continues to take...
Bishop Koenig made his annual visit to Mount Aviat Academy in Childs, Md., Dec. 6 and celebrated Mass with students. His visit included some time with one of the newest additions to the school curriculum. Students joined the bishop for the...
We have two special guests on this week’s Catholic Forum. First, we talk to Michael Foley, the famed author of international bestseller “Drinking with the Saints,” about his book, “Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained.” In this...
Kelli Donovan remembers having to wait for her grandmother to get herself ready before she and her younger brother were allowed to see if Santa made it to their family home as they were growing up. She also remembers her...
By Paul Henderson St. Edmond parishioner In 2021, at the invitation of Pope Francis, the Diocese of Wilmington joined other dioceses throughout the Catholic church to talk about how we can journey together as vibrant communities of faith for all people....