The three days leading up to Easter, known as the Easter Triduum, are commemorated as an one unbroken act of the Paschal Mystery. For Catholics, this day represents the culmination of the Liturgical Year. This year, we will not be able to observe the Easter Triduum in the same manner as in previous years. The […]
The newly founded United States of America saw its first diocese established in 1789 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. John Carroll was the first person from the United States to be appointed a bishop. Among the Founding Fathers of the United States, his brother Daniel Carroll was widely considered to be the most prominent Catholic. […]
Holy Days of Obligation that Occur During the Year 2021 Date Holiday name Is obligatory in 2021? Friday, January 1, 2021 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Yes Thursday, May 13, 2021 Ascension of Jesus Yes Sunday, August 15, 2021 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Yes Monday, November 1, 2021 All Saints’ Day No […]
″grace″ is defined as ″favor,″ which is ″the free and undeserved support that God provides us to answer to his invitation to become children of God, adopted sons, partakers of the divine essence and of everlasting life,″ according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ″grace″ is also referred to as ″mercy.″ What is the […]
Catholic Charities provides life-affirming and supporting services at 3,621 sites across the United States and in a number of other countries as well. These facilities assist citizens who are having difficulty caring for themselves and their families. Their community service is geared on assisting families with a variety of problems, including the provision of food […]