The United States is an ever-changing cultural landscape. As a nation of immigrants, we are a complex patchwork of individuals from ...

In the U.S., bishops across the country have announced specially designated Jubilee pilgrimage sites throughout their dioceses, including cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, local and national ...

Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica with ...

COMMENTARY: Lent is the perfect time to rediscover the Act of Contrition and the divine mercy it calls us to embrace.

During the second week of Lent, the Altoona-Johnstown Roman Catholic Diocese will participate in “The Light is On” initiative and offer confessions outside the regular parish Reconciliation schedule.

FEARNE Cotton often makes an effort to keep her private life on the down-low but was once much more open about her sex life. Just last week, the 43-year-old, who first burst onto the scene in ...

These days include Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter ... stemming from the practice of "shriving," or purifying oneself through confession before lent, according to the Almanac.

Holy Family will host Jefferson Academy as part of the opening rounds of the small-school girls basketball postseason this weekend. The fourth-ranked Tigers are one of eight 4A home sites for the ...

Folks celebrated Ash Wednesday March 5, a holy day of prayer and repentance for Christians. READ MORE: <a href=" ...

During Ash Wednesday, Christians offer up their personal and communal confession during the Day of Ashes service. The ashes in the shape of a cross represent mortality and the need for repentance.

Parishioners are also often encouraged to repent their sins, go to confession and devote themselves to God. Ash Wednesday occurs six-and-a-half weeks before Easter. Ash Wednesday guidelines vary ...