Pope leads thousands in candlelight rosary procession in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV led tens of thousands of people in a candlelight rosary procession on Sept. 27 in the Marian shrine of Lourdes, saying that he had come as “a … Learn More
Tag: Virgin Mary
The Assumption is the answer when you feel unimportant
You and I are stardust. We are insignificant entities on an out-of-the-way planet in a nondescript galaxy that will eventually succumb to heat-death. At least, this interpretation of the universe … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Crowning Mary in the month of May
This month, parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Newark have continued a tradition dating back to the late Middle Ages. By crowning statues of the Virgin Mary with a … Learn More
Pope prays Mary will fill believers with hope, inspire them to serve
Celebrating the feast of the Immaculate Conception as the Jubilee Year was ending, Pope Leo XIV prayed that “Jubilee hope” would “blossom in Rome and in every corner of the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Mary’s path follows that of Jesus
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Each year during Advent, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The dogma of the Immaculate … Learn More
Why is the Holy Name of Mary celebrated on September 12?
Currently the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church honors the Most Holy Name of Mary with an optional memorial on September 12. The feast is closely associated with the birth … Learn More
Six ways Catholic students can grow closer to Mary
As the feasts of Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of the Rosary approach, students have a unique opportunity to deepen their connection with their Heavenly Mother.
Largest Filipino Santacruzan festival on East Coast honors Blessed Mother
2,000 residents gathered to honor Mary.
Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Upon her conception, Mary was without original sin
It is a Holy day of Obligation declared on Dec. 6, 1708.
Powerful week of perpetual prayer coming this week
Catholics will come together to pray the rosary at 14 churches throughout the Archdiocese of Newark.
