From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

At the foot of the cross stands his mother, Mary, with other holy women. Jesus looks at her; then he looks at the disciple whom he loves, and he says to his mother: Woman, behold thy son.

Filmmaker Mark Christopher Lee is demanding the release of secret documents he claims could rewrite Christian history.

Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the ...

It’s often called Holy Friday also. But in another sense ... In Jerusalem, they follow the Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross. Jesus told his followers, “Whoever wants to be my disciple ...

Jesus is the Victim offered for our sins on the Cross. Jesus is the Sacrifice offered at the Holy Mass For the sins of the world and mine. Jesus is the Word – to be spoken. Jesus is the Truth ...

When the Rev. Charles J. Kociolek CSC arrived at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre back in 1981, he recalled, “It was supposed ...

The Rev. Ricky Bevington, 33, was ordained a Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross on April 26, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Ind., ...

Imagine, if you will, placing all the best athletes from Jesuit, Brother Martin, Holy Cross and St. Augustine into one ...

“Maundy” comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus’ words from the New Testament, “I give you a new commandment.” Holy Cross welcomes all to its Easter Vigil ...

LIST: Best local spots to visit for Easter brunch Good Friday is known as the day when Jesus was crucified. During the service at Holy Cross Catholic Church, a cross bearer moved from station to ...