Obituary: Deacon John R. Collins

Deacon John R. Collins, a Deacon of the Archdiocese, died on Saturday, April 9, 2022, following an short illness. He was 79 years old. Deacon John was ordained April 28, 2007 by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. He was assigned to St. Joseph and St. Raphael parishes in Springfield upon ordination. …
Lent Calendar 2022

For a comprehensive list of Easter Triduum Masses and events, click here April 15 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Praying of the Steps Holy Cross Immaculata Mt Adams Midnight.-11:59 p.m. Blessing of the Steps Holy Cross Immaculata Mt Adams Midnight Stations of the Cross Corpus Christi Dayton Noon Way …
April 11: Saint Stanislaus

On April 11, the Catholic Church honors the memory of the 11th-century bishop and martyr St. Stanislaus of Krakow, who died for the faith at the hands of King Boleslaus II. Canonized in 1253, St. Stanislaus is a beloved patron of the Polish nation and people. In his own country …
Palm Sunday 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ homily

by Pope Francis Vatican City, Apr 10, 2022 / 03:30 am Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday 2022, which was celebrated with the public in St. Peter’s Square on April 10, 2022. On Calvary, two ways of thinking collided. In the Gospel, the words …
Pope Francis calls for an ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine on Palm Sunday 2022

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 10, 2022 / 06:10 am Pope Francis said on Palm Sunday 2022 that nothing is impossible for God, who has the power to end the war in Ukraine, even if it looks like the end is not near. He also urged the laying down …
These are the most popular FAQs about Palm Sunday… and their answers

by Francesca Pollio Fenton Denver Newsroom, Apr 9, 2022 / 18:00 pm When is Palm Sunday 2022? Palm Sunday is on April 10, 2022. What is the meaning of Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday is the day we remember and honor Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion would …
Here’s how to make a Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 14, 2022 / 10:22 am The Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition — a Holy Thursday devotion — known as the “Seven Churches Visitation.” What is the Seven Churches Visitation? During Holy Week, Catholics are invited to …
Obituary: Brother Francis (Frank) Theodore Spaeth

The Province of the United States recommends to our fraternal prayers our dear brother Francis (Frank) Theodore SPAETH, of the Marianist Community in Cupertino, California, USA, who died in the service of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 16, 2022, in Cupertino at the age of 98 with 72 years …
Mel Gibson, Mark Wahlberg talk about ‘Father Stu’ — and the ‘Passion of the Christ’ sequel

by CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 8, 2022 / 15:48 pm When can devotees of “The Passion of the Christ” be able to see the sequel? Not anytime soon, from the sounds of it. In an interview on “The World Over” that aired April 7, Gibson, who produced, co-wrote, …