December 9 – Saint Juan Diego
On Dec. 9, Roman Catholics celebrate St. Juan Diego, the indigenous Mexican Catholic convert whose encounter with the Virgin Mary began the Church’s devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. In 1474, 50 years before receiving the name Juan Diego at his baptism, a boy named Cuauhtlatoatzin — “singing eagle” — …
Knights of Columbus release St Joseph documentary online
by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 8, 2021 / 06:01 am Inspired by Pope Francis’ declaration of the Year of St. Joseph, the Knights of Columbus have released a documentary on the Head of the Holy Family, which can now be accessed for free on their website. The 60-minute documentary …
5 facts to know about the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
by Joe Bukuras Washington D.C., Dec 8, 2021 / 10:37 am The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Located in Washington D.C., the Minor basilica is one of the ten largest churches in the world. Here are …
Pope Francis hails ‘the beauty of Mary’s heart’ on Immaculate Conception feast
by CNA Staff Vatican City, Dec 8, 2021 / 05:45 am Pope Francis highlighted “the beauty of Mary’s heart” in his Angelus address on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The pope said on Dec. 8 that the Blessed Virgin Mary’s encounter with the Angel Gabriel, described in St. Luke’s Gospel, revealed …
Advent Calendar 2021
Friday, November 26 – Saturday, December 25 Franciscan Christmas 2021 St. Francis Seraph Courtyard, Liberty & Vine Sts., Cincinnati 45202 This year the displays of A Franciscan Christmas are coming back to the church and friary. The nativities from around the world will be displayed in church in the alcoves …
Pope Francis to youth in Greece: Don’t be ‘prisoners of the cell phone’
by CNA Staff Athens, Greece, Dec 6, 2021 / 04:20 am Pope Francis urged young people in Athens on Monday not to be “prisoners of the cell phone,” but to truly share their lives with others. Speaking in a school sports hall in a suburb of the Greek capital on …
Christmas Tree Blessing
When all have gathered, a suitable song may be sung. The leader makes the sign of the cross, and all reply “Amen.” The leader may greet those present in the following words: Let us glorify Christ our light, who brings salvation and peace into our midst, now and forever. R/. …
Families of Parishes Finalized
Today Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati promulgated the Families of Parishes as part of the Beacons of Light initiative. For the Letter From the Archbishop Beacons of Light Letter from The Archbishop For the Transcript of Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr’s announcement Archbishop Schnurr’s Annoncement The following …
Benedictine nuns in Missouri honor Christ the King with new album
by Carl Bunderson Kansas City, Mo., Dec 3, 2021 / 15:06 pm After the harrowing experience of shootings at their abbey in rural Missouri, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles resolved to record an album for Christ the King in thanksgiving for His protection and governance. “We were talking …
Pro-life leaders react to President Joe Biden’s statements about Dobbs abortion case
by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Dec 1, 2021 / 17:52 pm President Joe Biden reaffirmed his support of Roe v. Wade on Wednesday, in response to a question about the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could overturn the nation’s abortion precedent, …
