Each pope writes dozens—if not more—of documents during his reign. Some of the most important types of documents the pope writes (in order of level of importance) are: apostolic constitutions, encyclicals and apostolic exhortations.
At 50 days long, the Easter Season occupies the longest liturgical season of the year, outside of Ordinary Time. It comes after the conclusion of Lent and the Sacred Paschal Triduum, where we commemorate Jesus’ Passion, death and resurrection.
And how does it differ from individual confession? Find out before The Light is ON For You—An Evening of Reconciliation.
Contrary to popular belief, there is concrete evidence that the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25 comes from the Christian tradition itself.
Thanksgiving as we know it today in the U.S. has its roots in the 1621 celebration at Plymouth, which also has a Catholic connection.
We all know the distinction between referring to a priest as “Father” or “Bishop,” but what is the difference between Reverend, Very Reverend and Most Reverend?
The designation “Monsignor” is not a rank or office but an honorific form of address or title bestowed upon certain priests.
Did you know that marriage is the only sacrament that lay people can administer?
Have you ever noticed a resemblance between a lacrosse stick and a bishop’s crozier? There’s a reason for that.
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Located in Northeast Ohio, the Diocese of Youngstown includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.
