As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate ...

Catholics are invited to participate in such initiatives as a collective 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy.

As Christians all over the world marked Ash Wednesday, local church leaders and their congregations were eager to recognize the start of the Lenten season. At Divine Grace Parish’s St. Ferdinand ...

Q: I've read a lot recently about how the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is planning to ordain new bishops this summer, with or without the pope's permission. Why is this such a problem, if the SSPX are ...

We were still vacuuming the odd leftover pine needles from the Christmas tree when a glance at the calendar told us that Lent was looming on the near horizon. When I made mention of this, our grandson ...

Askamore Notes Askamore Notes email address – maryberniedoran@gmail.com. Ballyellis School – split-the-pot Winner of split-the-pot on Friday, February 6, was Owen Lynch, Mill Lane, Askamore winning ...

Clarksbury Church, 15924 General Puller Highway, Hardyville, will conduct its annual Clam Chowder Sale (quart) 4-6 p.m.

In his message for Lent 2026, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that wound. The Lenten season begins Feb. 18 ...

You can mark the start of Lent in a single moment: ashes on the forehead, a short phrase, and a choice to slow down. Ash Wednesday begins a 40-day season of focused prayer, fasting, and reflection ...

The Hebrew Bible does not contain a formal creed or systemization of core doctrines, but if it did, it might be Psalm 110.

Ash Wednesday 2026 is set for 18 February, marking the beginning of Lent for millions worldwide. From key dates to the meaning behind the ashes, here’s everything you need to know about Lent and ...

COMMENTARY: To live Lent well begins with a desire to go with Jesus into the desert and return profoundly changed.