Advent

  • December 3, 2021

Catholics show they are ‘doers of the Word’ with generosity to collections

In this season of Advent as we prepare for the birth of our Lord and the celebration of...
  • December 3, 2021

Being a child of God must not be taken for granted, papal preacher says

Baptism is a gift from God that is waiting to be opened to be fully and joyfully experienced...
  • November 22, 2021

Advent during pandemic remains a season of compassion, pope says

With Advent coming during an ongoing pandemic, Christians are called to hold on to hope and foster a...
  • December 17, 2020

Away with the manger? Nativity scene at Vatican generates controversy

Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out many people's favorite Christmas traditions, they have...
  • December 16, 2020

VIDEO: Preparing for the Lord while navigating a weary world – A new message from Bishop Olmsted

The days leading up to Christmas are a great time to prepare ourselves mentally and spiritually to celebrate...
  • December 7, 2020

For unto us a child is born

Advent is a time of anticipation. We wait, marking the passage of time with our Advent candles, counting...
  • November 24, 2020

VIDEO: Giving thanks and praying for all of you — A new message from Bishop Olmsted

Bishop Olmsted urges us to keep our loved ones close to our heart this Thanksgiving, and offers up...
  • November 24, 2020

Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus

The global pandemic and new limits on daily activities present a special time for a renewal of faith...