SEASONS & CELEBRATIONS

'Silent Night' put town on map; chapel memorializing carol draws tourists

The Christmas song "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night") may have ...

Nativity scenes on display at a record 43 state capitols, law firm says

Private citizen groups have arranged for Nativity scenes to be on display at ...

Jordan to develop tourist village next to World Heritage Baptism Site

Jordan began Christmas celebrations by unveiling a project...

Extension features Nativity art, letters by children of Ukraine, Uvalde

The cover of the winter issue of Catholic Extension's magazine is ...

Seasonal books help readers stay focused on faith this Christmas

When Clement Clarke Moore wrote, “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas...

'Why The Nativity?' is serviceable addition to stock of Christmas films

If you get the impression that the film "Why the Nativity?" is ubiquitous this holiday season...

Mary accompanies migrants heading north, Pope says on Guadalupe feast

During this "bitter time" of war, hunger, injustice and poverty, ...

On Mary’s Feast Day, the Pope weeps for the ‘martyred people’ of Ukraine

Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to join him in entrusting to Mary "the universal desire for peace, especially for the martyred Ukraine, which is suffering so much."

Las Antorchas de Guadalupe siguen siendo una luz sustentadora en la Diócesis

En una celebración llena de entusiasmo, devoción y esperanza, ...

Where to find the Lord on Christmas

Are you looking for the Lord this Christmas? Then consider casting your gaze closer to home ...

The Nativity: Faith’s beauty revealed in a humble scene of encounter

“Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, ..."

Sweet spice and everything nice on Christmas morning

Once thought to be more valuable than gold, cinnamon is mentioned in the Bible as one ...

USPS 'Virgin and Child' stamp features one of world's most revered images

Every two years the U.S. Postal Service issues a ...

Torches of Guadalupe remain a sustaining light in Diocese

In a celebration filled with enthusiasm, devotion and hope, ...

New children's books highlight Catholic missionaries, Legos, mystery

The following children's books are suitable for gift-giving at Christmas.


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