The word “catholic” means universal. Jesus created one universal church for all of mankind. The Catholic Church was established by Jesus with his words spoken in Matthew 16. Jesus asked…
According to the Method of St. Francis of Assisi For Roman Catholics throughout the world, the Stations of the Cross are synonymous with Lent, Holy Week and, especially, Good Friday.…
Local Catholic Links Links To Catholic Diocese Each Holy Saturday, the Catholic Church in the United States receives tens of thousands of men and women in the Church. Parishes…
Prayer is a powerful spiritual experience. It heals us, changes our hearts, and strengthens our faith. Below are some common prayers used for various situations and to honor. Acts of…
The Roman Catholic Mass is filled with rituals and items which even many Catholics forget along the way. But the true beauty of the Mass is seen when you break…
c. 33: First Christian Pentecost; descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples; preaching of St. Peter in Jerusalem; conversion, baptism and aggregation of some 3,000 persons to the first…
Research The Catechism The Catechism of the Catholic Church represents the main core of the teachings of the Church. Below is an index to allow you to research different terms…
The Church’s teaching on artificial contraception is only one part of its understanding of human sexuality. This teaching sees sexuality as both a wonderful gift and an awesome responsibility, a…
Pope John Paul II believes that it was determined by Christ himself that only males be ordained to the priesthood and that he, John Paul, has no power to deviate…
Living together before marriage is certainly becoming more popular: the U.S. Census shows a 164 percent increase in unmarried partners since 1980. But as cohabitation becomes more popular, its negative…