It’s essential to get Catholic children used to fulfilling the obligation to attend Mass weekly as well as on holy days of obligation. Two priests offer some advice.

Sunday, Oct. 20, is the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22; Hebrews ...

"Despite this measure’s good intentions, it creates significant dangers to human life, families, and religious freedom," the ...

Blessing of the animals: presented by San Francisco Theological Seminary from 11:30 a.m. to noon in person and online at ...

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“There is still so much to pray for.” Tavares was among hundreds of Catholics from the LA Archdiocese and the San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego dioceses who turned out for the Mass in Recognition ...

Access full-text versions of our Services of Daily Prayer, which are available in both Contemporary (Common Worship) and Traditional (Book of Common Prayer) forms and for all times of the day. You can ...

Like with the presidential debate last month, the late-night satire news program "The Daily Show" will go live after Tuesday night's vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance.

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Since 1914, the Catholic Church has observed the World Day of Migrants and Refugees through Masses and events.

and San Diego united in prayer at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles, during the annual “Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants” on Sunday, Sept. 29. The colorful ...