Q) When I was a kid we put up the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve and took it down a day or two after Christmas. As an adult, I put the tree up a day or two after Thanksgiving and left it up until ...

A man portraying Christ nailed to the cross glances at another man on a cross, who is the “good thief,” during a live re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross at All Saints Catholic Church in Houston ...

From left, Heidi Harvey and Janae Bower of St. Paul in Ham Lake are launching a video series they created about the Stations of the Resurrection. DAVE HRBACEK | THE CATHOLIC SPRIT Like many Catholics, ...

“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child . . . .” — Revelation 12:1-2 The ...

The University of Notre Dame announced Jan. 8, 2026, that Susan Ostermann, who supports keeping abortion legal, has been appointed as director of the university’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian ...

In this file photo from 2009, a woman and child join the congregation for Sunday Mass at the church of Jesucristo Resucitado in San Felix, Venezuela. Liturgies and other events at the church feature ...

Water. Water is the primary symbol of baptism. John the Baptist used water (Mt 3:11; Mk 1:8a; Jn 1:33; 3:23), as did Jesus (Jn 3:22). Jesus is living water (Jn 4:10), and when Jesus died, the water ...

We have all met these types of people, maybe someone has even described us as this: A person who has a gruff exterior, maybe uses some colorful language, but is solid and hardworking and has a big ...

When millions of visitors flock to the Sistine Chapel each year, their seemingly invisible breath and sweat are slowly leaving a mark on this Renaissance masterpiece, according to Vatican Museums ...

A report released this year estimates that the Catholic Church in Minnesota contributes more than $5 billion annually in economic benefits to the state. The “Fruits of the Vine: The Economic Impact of ...

A representation of the Holy Spirit in St. Louis, King of France, in downtown St. Paul shows a dove emanating nine rays representing the nine fruits. Courtesy Father Michael Van Sloun In the reception ...