Easter, the principal festival of the Christian church year, celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. The origins of Easter date to the beginnings of ...

One of the most significant celebrations for the Catholic faith is Holy Week. In 2025, it kicked off on Sunday, April 13th with Palm Sunday and will wrap up on Sunday, April 20th with Easter ...

But Holy Week teaches us to experience prayer anew — not as isolated words or fixed postures but as living relationship that deepens through every part of life. On Palm Sunday, we pray with joy ...

Lent and Life US Catholic bishops request prayers for peace in Israel ahead of Holy Week There must be a 'cease-fire and permanent cession of war,' and hostages 'must be released,' the bishops said ...

Catholics gathered in Rome’s Basilica of St. Bartholomew on Tiber Island on Holy Tuesday, March 26, 2024, for a prayer vigil honoring Christians who have been killed for their faith in recent years.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is asking the American faithful to pray for an end to the Israel-Hamas war during Holy Week. “Thousands of innocent people have died in this ...

Leo appealed for unity in a triptych of messages to priests who are celebrating a special Holy Year week in Rome dedicated to ...

Holy Week leading up to Easter is regarded as the most spiritually significant week of the year in Christianity, containing many traditions and rituals. Here's what to know.

Everyone is invited to attend the Catholic Charismatic Retreat at Malvern Retreat House, June 20-22, hosted by the Catholic ...

Though a traditional Holy Week may not be possible, there are opportunities for faith experiences that are enriching, says Groome, the author of What Makes Us Catholic: Eight Gifts for Life and Faith ...

Youngstown diocese sets holy week services Catholic Diocese of Youngstown plans services for Holy Week at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Rayen St. in Youngstown.