New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season

18 books for you to consider ordering, buying from your parish gift shop or checking out from the diocesan Kino Library.

The right Lenten fast for you

We are seeking to be mindful of our intentions and take on fewer things with greater focus on the Lord as we await the coming of the bridegroom on Easter morning.

Vietnamese priest serves villagers quarantined for coronavirus

The government sealed off the 10,600-member commune 27 miles from Hanoi for 20 days Feb. 13 due to fears over the spread of the COVID-19 strain. There were five confirmed patients Feb. 19.

Philippine bishops release additional guidelines to fight coronavirus

Catholic precautions now extend to Good Friday.

Eastern Catholic Churches are one in faith, says U.S. Syro-Malabar bishop

ROME (CNS) β€” While the Eastern Catholic Churches have different liturgies that highlight centuries-old cultural and religious traditions, they all remain united in their commitment to serve Christ and his Church, said Bishop Jacob Angadiath of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago.

Fla. diocese declares Safe Haven Sunday to focus on harms of pornography, online exposure

Statistics show that about 30% of people are exposed to pornography before age 12 and states have passed laws declaring it a public health risk.

U.S. Eastern Catholic bishops thank pope for lifting ban on married priests

VATICAN CITY (CNS) β€” Pope Francis β€œis a father who knows very well his daughters and sons,” including those who belong to the Eastern Catholic Churches, said the Armenian Catholic bishop of the United States and Canada.

Recording artist Dana headlines Lenten program on Great Catholic Music

"The use of the harp, beautiful prayerful vocals, and added effects provide the contemplative background music," Dana said in a statement.

Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, pope says in Lenten message

The Lenten season is also a time for prayer, whose contemplation should yield compassion in action toward the wounds of Christ present today, the pope said.

Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin

The papal bull ensured the date of Easter didn't drift into summer. Leap year has exceptions though.