In a pastoral letter issued last week, Bishop Michael Martin set Jan. 16, 2026, as the date by which parishes in the Diocese ...

As 2025 draws to a close, we share a review of the year through the lens of staff photographer Tom Russo. Find more photos ...

On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of 2026, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary ...

Celebrating his first Christmas as the archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy during a Christmas Eve Mass on ...

For the first time, a Christmas Day Mass was held inside the Century Regional Detention Facility, bringing a message of hope ...

In the Orthodox tradition, Communion is considered the main sacrament in which a person unites with Christ, accepting His Body and Blood under the guise of bread and wine. This moment is the peak of ...

God uses sacramental grace to transform one’s messy family life into a sacred place to encounter God’s grace in everyday life ...

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The Archdiocese of Detroit has designated several pilgrimage sites where individuals can pray the official prayer for the ...

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While many begin Christmas Day with a visit from Santa and opening presents, others start by worshipping at church.

Humanity faces a sixth mass extinction. This crisis erases species, impacting science, culture, and spirituality. The loss of unique species means losing potential medical breakthroughs and ancient ...