MIAMI — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what’s a central tenet of faith for believers — his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, according to the Gospels. This year, ...
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The last ghoulish gargoyle has been returned to its perch as part of a two-year restoration of a Kentucky cathedral with a facade modeled after Notre Dame in Paris. The rehab project at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was sorely needed to repair deteriorated ...
We are entering the Holy Days for Christians. But not only is this time sacred to Christians, but Ramadan is sacred to Muslims, and Passover is sacred to the Jewish people. They are all within the same time frame this year. These few weeks, we are called to return to the source of our ...
CANTERBURY, England (AP) — The new archbishop of Canterbury knocked three times on the doors of the city’s great cathedral on Wednesday, ceremonially demanding to be allowed inside in a tradition laid down over centuries by each new leader of the Church of England. But this time, for the ...
MARQUETTE– The Catholic Diocese of Marquette is seeking nominations for the prestigious Catholic Service Award, which recognizes lifetime dedication and service to the Catholic Church within the Diocese. “The Catholic Service Award offers us the opportunity to recognize those who have exemplified a lifetime of service, leadership, and commitment to the Catholic Church,” said Megan O’Connor, Executive Director of the Office of Stewardship & Development. “We seek to celebrate individuals who have faithfully carried out the mission of the Church in word and action, offering ...
We are still under the thumb of winter. It is hard to think that my relatives in Alabama are watching the leaves peeking out and buying pansies at their garden center. We have a way to go before we can plant our petunias. Think of this weather not only as a challenge but as an opportunity for ...
