At the annual Chrism Mass Bishop Parkes will consecrate Sacred Chrism, a mixture of oil and balsam.

Bishop Parkes urges the faithful to stay focused on the holiest week of the Church’s calendar.

Lent is full of traditions that Catholics around the world take part in as they prepare to celebrate.

In the Bible, any time period that consists of the number 40 is significant.

With Lent almost upon us, I’ve thought about what I’m going to either “give up” or “do more of.”

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church doesn’t waste any time proclaiming the core of our faith.

The sacred Scriptures teach us a great deal about the way God operates in the world.

A "Lady from Heaven" appeared to Saint Juan Diego, a poor Indian from Tepeyac, on a hill northwest of Mexico City.

Dec. 8th celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into our lives. 

Bishop Gregory Parkes blessed an image of Our Lady at the One Mother One Family retreat presented by the International Consecrated Marian Society.

Have you ever wondered why the Catholic Church is so strongly associated with “social justice”?

I wasn’t prepared for the sudden finality of death.

The perpetual adoration chapel is an anomaly in today's fast-paced world.

Our culture abounds with spiritual seekers hungry for an encounter with the true God.

The ultimate purpose of the Eucharist is mission.

Pope Francis was the not the first Catholic leader to speak out about climate change.

Arlington Diocese creates resources intended to assist all Catholics, especially adults and parents of children who experience gender identity confusion.

For Easter, we Catholics sure do a lot of preparing. What happens when the day finally passes?

"I don’t ‘get much’ out of Mass.” “I really wonder why I go.” “I go because I have to.”

“The church — the people of God — needs us to be passionate and joyful about sharing the Good News as an exercise of our baptismal identity.”