Holy Week is the week which precedes the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. From the Church's earliest times, the week has been...
I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through a belief in the Threeness,Through confession...
March 19 commemorates the feast of St. Joseph, the foster father of Christ and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St....
As Catholic converts around the world enter the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil, here's a look at well-known...
Why the 'Passion'? What's Tenebrae? And why does Easter's date change? CHARLOTTE — Sometimes the words we use in Holy Week...
Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March...
On March 27 the Church remembers the monk and bishop St. Rupert, whose missionary labors built up the Church in two of its...
Although the word almsgiving does not come up much in regular conversation, Catholics hear it plenty during Lent since it is one of the three...
Answers to common questions about baptism Q: How should a Catholic reply to the question, "Have you been saved?" A: As the Bible says, I am already...
I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...
Doctors of the Church are great saints known for their defense and explanation of the truths of the Catholic faith. The original eight Doctors of...
Podcasting Priests CHARLOTTE — Priests across the Diocese of Charlotte are taking to podcasting, offering homilies, insights on spiritual classics, and...
There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent...
‘I thought we could use a strong father to restore order to all of this chaos’ CHARLOTTE — Parishioners across the Diocese of Charlotte are...
Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wis., former chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the U.S. Conference of Catholic...
There is no getting around fasting during Lent. Not only is it one of the three pillars of spiritual practice along with prayer and almsgiving, but...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When it comes to the three pillars of Lent, almsgiving is a little bit like the middle child, not always getting the attention...
As we head into Holy Week, Christians are preparing to immerse themselves in Christ’s Passion. Meditating on the final moments of Christ’s life, and His...
The start of school is nearly here, and for students, parents and teachers, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect and pray that the coming months...
There's a saint for everyone, and families are no different. Here are a few noteworthy examples for your family to learn more about. There is the...
Editor's note: Follow the links to read in-depth biographies of each of the Church Fathers. Check out what Pope Benedict XVI says about them and...