How to celebrate holy days of obligation
Holy days of obligation are important days in the Catholic Church that honor special events or special people.
Category: Saints, Feasts & Holy Days
Pilgrims flock to rainy Lourdes to celebrate feast of the Assumption at Marian shrine
LOURDES, France — If there is one place in the world where it’s worth spending the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption at least once in a lifetime, it’s the … Learn More
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption on Aug. 15
On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into heaven. The day is a … Learn More
Celebrating Mary in the month of August
There are five days devoted to Mary in August.
Ignatius of Loyola: a saint for difficult times
When Ignatius of Loyola (Feast Day July 31) found himself bedridden with a shattered leg, all of his big dreams and plans were history. Arrogant, stubborn, and hot-tempered, Ignatius was … Learn More
Celebrate our grandparents on the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne
They were the parents of Mary, Mother of God, and the grandparents of Jesus.
Mary Magdalen’s feast day is July 22
How to celebrate this prominent apostle.
Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul celebrated on June 29
On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating … Learn More
Mass for our Blessed Miriam Teresa planned on her feast day (Video)
Shrine reopens at Motherhouse Chapel of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station.
Inspirational women saints to look to during Women’s History Month
Catholic women can cultivate a deeper understanding of their own spiritual potential by studying these saints.