1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

“Catechism of the Catholic Church,” 1114-1130). First and foremost, the sacraments are the sacraments of Christ. They are of Christ because he instituted all seven. In essence, the sacraments ...

Join us for a coffee hour after the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 10. Mass on Saturday, Nov. 9, is at noon. Bring your skis, snowboards, helmets and more and get them blessed Sunday, Nov. 17, after the ...

Last May, after the Archdiocese of Baltimore reported that the final plans had been reached in the “Seek the City” process, many Catholic ... Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church on Old York ...

Nicaragua’s government has reportedly banned Catholic priests from public hospitals, preventing them from carrying out their ...

central to Catholic identity and doctrine. Because of this, any conversation on liturgical reform touches not only on practice but also on core theological issues and the church’s authority.

ANALYSIS: The vitality of the local Catholic community is evident throughout the communist nation.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be in the Hyland Hall Cafeteria, 410 W. 28th St. Meals will include baked turkey, cornbread ...

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops gathered for their fall plenary assembly in Baltimore, November 11-14. The ...

We all have insecure moments, but when feeling insecure is something you think about all the time, you need to take action.

From the childlike sketches he drew in his bedroom while on timeout to his professionalized work on behalf of the ...

Young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Pérez as he celebrated Mass Nov. 6 at the ...