WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ash Wednesday is March 5 this year. Here are some things to know about Ash Wednesday and the kickoff to...

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity were martyrs who died for the faith around the year 203, just after the death of Pope St. Victor I....

The Church celebrates the extraordinary life of St. John of God on March 8. The saint lived through decades of sin and...

I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through a belief in the Threeness,Through confession...

Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March...

‘St. Joseph, give us your silence’ this Lent As we journey through Lent, accompanying Our Lord in the desert by fasting and...

Feast day: March 18 On March 18, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and...

Lent gets its name from a word meaning “springtime,” the time of year when the hours of daylight are lengthening and the...

March 25 marks the 98th birthday of the late Flannery O’Connor Flannery O’Connor is seen in this undated photo. (CNS |...

CHARLOTTE — To some, the word “annulment” evokes images of complicated paperwork or hefty fees. The Diocese of Charlotte Tribunal is working to...

Deacon NewsomeA lot of people are angry today, about a lot of different things. Some of that anger is justified. Some of it is not. Thus has it ever...

What is prayer all about? Clement of Alexandria, a popular teacher of the early Church, put it simply: “Prayer is conversation with God.” Centuries...

How often should we go to Mass? Practicing Catholics know that it’s important to attend Mass on Sundays, but every now and then a “holy day of...

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:...

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...

  The Eucharist is the summit of our faith, in which the entire story of our salvation is made real in a miraculous and powerful way. The Roman Missal...

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...

‘Hope does not disappoint.’ VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis urged Christians to examine their consciences in Lent by comparing their daily lives to the...

Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be...

The Italian tradition of a St. Joseph Table is a popular devotion for the Feast of St. Joseph. The “Tavola di San Giuseppe” (“St. Joseph’s Table” or...

Black Catholic history can be traced to the Acts of the Apostles (8:26-40) when St. Philip the Deacon converted the Ethiopian eunuch – one of the...

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...

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...

Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. In the many churches that have this adoration, the Eucharist...

The season of Advent developed in the Church over time. Here are 10 facts that you may not know about the roots and meanings of Advent: 1. Advent is...

Christmas is still weeks away, and already we're exhausted. We've heard too much Mariah, endured too much tinsel, watched too many Hallmark...