SEASONS & CELEBRATIONS

‘He saw and believed’

When Mary of Magdala arrived at Jesus’ tomb in early morning ...

Lessons of suffering in the 'Stabat Mater'

The notes are difficult and unpredictable, the rhythms complex and confusing.

Annual Pontifical Good Friday collection

On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton...

At Chrism Mass, Bishop reminds priests of sacred trust God has placed in them

For the Church of Trenton, the Monday of Holy Week is ...

Jesus’ Crucifixion shows depth of God’s love, says Red Bank priest

The story of Jesus’ Passion and Death “is not about ...

The history of the adoration of the cross

If you've been Catholic for at least a few years, you will be...

Are the crown of thorns, holy nails and other relics of Christ real?

Everyone passing away leaves behind material traces of his or her life.

Simple Holy Week customs transcend cultures, continents

From baking sweet breads to blessing baskets, Holy Week is full of...

Easter Funday: Popular community builder for Co-Cathedral young people

There’s Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and, around St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, ...

On Palm Sunday, recovering Pope says to carry the cross with compassion

Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering...

Passion play in Poland's 'Valley of Death' reminder of dark past, invincible Christian hope

In Bydgoszcz, Poland, a powerful Passion play performed...

Vatican statistics: Baptisms down, but first Communions, Confirmations up

The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2023, while the number of seminarians, priests...

Not knowing Pope's role, Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule

As Pope Francis continues his convalescence...

Rain and tears

The morning sky is grey and my favorite window for prayer ...

The Chosen: Last Supper - Part 1

Beginning with its 2017 pilot episode and a first full season...


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