Lent gets its name from a word meaning "springtime," the time of year when the hours of daylight are lengthening and the sun ...

Centuries before Jesus was born, Jewish prophets had foretold his coming. During Holy Week, many of the prophecies made about the Messiah are fulfilled.

The month of April will be marking the end of the annual Lenten season, wrapping up a 40-day period of repentance and ...

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Lent and fish-fry Fridays are coming to an end as Holy Week begins. Wonder what it all means? What and when is Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday ...

During the season of Lent, Good Shepherd Church in Naperville is opening its doors to thousands of worshippers, inviting all ...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo has called on the public to reflect more on spiritual journey with Christ instead of ...

COMMENTARY: In this second part of Lent, we shift our focus. We are now called to unite ourselves to the Lord Jesus and ...

From handbell choirs to Easter cantatas; solemn services to community egg hunts, churches across Hancock County are preparing to welcome in Holy Week with both reverence and celebration.

As we move toward Holy Week, these readings invite us to approach the mysteries with eyes ready to perceive God's love working through everything — even the worst events imaginable.

The Catholic faithful can add a visit to a mall exhibit of images depicting the Agony, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ ...