Twenty-six young Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 7, in a solemn celebration led by Bishop Bernard Paul and concelebrated by Fr ...

Exploring John 14–16, this article delves into Jesus’ farewell discourse to reveal the often-misunderstood Holy Spirit—God’s ...

Keeping songbirds is a source of joy and pride for hundreds of thousands of Indonesians, but the tradition is also wreaking ...

Kevin Sack, formerly a correspondent for The New York Times, is the author of “Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, ...

Virginia Raguin, College of the Holy Cross In his first general audience in Rome, Pope Leo XIV referred to Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sower at Sunset” and called it a symbol of hope. A brilliant ...

The Church is a living sign that we depend on God for everything and all are interconnected. Our lives have meaning and purpose. And with the help of the Holy Spirit, it’s up to us to discover ...

A new 25-foot-high gate featuring religious and military symbols has been installed at the Sea Street entrance of Mt. Wollaston Cemetery. The gate is part of a $3 million renovation project funded ...

That dove of the Spirit would descend once more after Jesus’ resurrection: on the disciples gathered in Jerusalem at Pentecost, giving birth to the church (Acts 2:1–21). The dove—like the ...

Vatican City, Feb 22, 2025 / 11:00 am. Every year on Feb. 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, a tradition that dates back more than 1,600 years.

The answer is twofold: We should take practical steps to protect migrants and we should creatively preach what the church teaches, says NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters.

In Hebrew, the word for Spirit is ruach, which is feminine.Interestingly, scientists argue that doves are monogamous and likely mate for life. A black dove, then, could be said to represent ...

At Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Buckhead, a message without words hangs above the pews. “The doves are a symbol that is a constant reminder that we are in the presence of God when ...