OCIA is a new name for an ancient tradition

As part of the ongoing Synodal Process, now extended through 2028, the Church has invited Roman Catholics to deepen our understanding of Eastern Christianity.

Every Holy Thursday, groups of Catholic faithful across the country and world embark on what’s known as the Seven Churches Visitation.

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.

La paciencia, o tolerancia, es la virtud que necesitamos, si queremos superar el pecado mortal de la ira.

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.

En la vida espiritual, las virtudes y los vicios compiten

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.

Al concluir nuestra exploración de la oración, recordemos que esta es la vuelta del cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu hacia Dios de una manera íntima.

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.

Las falsas nociones de la oración, ciertas actitudes “mundanas”, las temporadas de sequedad espiritual, la acedia (o pereza), la distracción y la falta de fe pueden minar nuestra vida de oración.

La oración es un don de la gracia de Dios para nosotros. No es algo que merezcamos.

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.

La oración meditativa cristiana difiere de muchas prácticas de meditación orientales que buscan vaciar la mente.

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.

Una de las tres grandes expresiones de oración que nos ofrece nuestra Tradición católica es la oración vocal.