As we enter confirmation season, it is important to understand the true nature of the sacrament. Of all of the sacraments, Confirmation is arguably the most misunderstood.

At the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 15th, Bishop Parkes will consecrate Sacred Chrism, a mixture of oil and balsam, that will be used for anointing during thousands of Baptisms and Confirmations throughout the coming year in local parishes.

The National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) has launched a Lilly Endowment grant-funded project titled Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation involving 9 parishes in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg in a 3-year initiative.

Here are six ways to help engage your kids, keep their focus, and create a love for attending Mass.

Patience, or forbearance, is the virtue we need if we are going to overcome the deadly sin of wrath.

In the spiritual life, virtues and vices compete.

As we conclude our exploration of prayer, let us remember that prayer is the turning of the body, mind and spirit to God in an intimate way.

False notions of prayer, certain “worldly” attitudes, seasons of spiritual dryness, acedia (or sloth), distraction and lack of faith can all undermine our life of prayer.

Prayer is a gift of God’s grace to us. It is not something we merit. Consequently, prayer calls for our response.

At their annual June Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on a possible cause of beatification and canonization for Adele Brise.

"Young people may be concerned about the bad news that bombards us daily, yet that should not obscure their certainty that the risen Christ is with them and is more powerful than any evil."

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America for the Interim Stage of the Synod.

Christian meditative prayer differs from many of the Eastern meditation practices which seek to empty the mind.

While prayer is a very natural thing to do, it also takes practice.

The prayer guide for "A Family Psalter" has been approved by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Lord’s Prayer reveals to us the mind, love, heart and thought of God when it comes to how and for what should we pray.

The more we allow ourselves to be drawn through the concrete signs we see and experience throughout our lives, the more we grow in holiness.

All are invited to participate and honor our priests celebrating anniversaries, including bishop Gregory Parkes who celebrates 25 years of priesthood ordination.

"We are called not only to abstain from luxuries, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully."

“Because penance is a sign of love of God but also love of neighbor.”

The catechism (1421) states that Jesus willed his Church to continue his mission of healing and salvation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said: “I am the light of the world."

“They show God’s tender love: the Creator of the universe lowered himself to take up our littleness.”

Blessed Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the National Eucharistic Revival and one of its intercessors.

Although the story of Esther is full of numerous twists and turns, the spiritual points are clear.