If you’re looking for ways to continue to celebrate the Christmas Season, the St. Joseph Cathedral community invites you to Lessons & Carols in Celebration of the Epiphany, on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. Gather for Scripture, song and reflection to shine a light not only on the birth of the Savior, but also […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Christmas Day delivered the traditional urbi et orbi address and blessing in Vatican City, inviting all individuals and nations to “silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions.” Delivering his Christmas Day message overlooking crowds of thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square from the Central Loggia of […]
“This past year, we’ve witnessed and endured many events which cause anxiety, grief, pain and fear in the lives of many people. The birth of Christ is only the beginning of our path toward redemption, and healing,” said Bishop Michael W. Fisher. Watch the video to hear Bishop Fisher’s Christmas message to the Diocese of […]
Mrs. Baker’s first grade students at OLV Elementary School would like to share a Christmas prayer during this holiday season.
Looking for a Christmas Mass? Then check out the Buffalo Diocesan website. A special page has been created with a comprehensive list of Christmas Masses from across the diocese, conveniently organized by vicariates. Have a blessed Christmas season.
CHICAGO (CNS) — Private citizen groups have arranged for Nativity scenes to be on display at 43 state capitols around the country, a record number, according to a not-for-profit law firm’s tally. The Chicago-based Thomas More Society said Dec. 20 that the number of displays is notable despite the secularization of Christmas throughout the U.S. […]
Pope Francis offered a Christmas message during his general audience on Dec. 28. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and again, Merry Christmas! The liturgical season invites us to pause and reflect on the mystery of Christmas. And since today – today – marks the fourth centenary of the death of St Francis de Sales, […]
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the birth of Jesus, God became flesh to share the joys and sorrows, hopes and fears of all people, especially the poor and those living daily amid danger, Pope Francis said in his Christmas message. “He comes as a helpless child. He is born in the cold night, poor among […]
The Christmas song “Stille Nacht” (“Silent Night”) may have put the town of Oberndorf, Austria, on the map, but it’s the chapel memorializing the beloved carol that is the town’s main attraction. Best seen blanketed in snow, the small octagonal-shaped chapel, just 13 miles from Salzburg, is a tourist destination any time of year. With […]
VIENNA, Mo. (CNS) — Darkness doesn’t have a prayer when it comes to Jim and Georgena Fick’s yard at Christmastime. The couple has amassed dozens of large, illuminated Santas, elves, snowmen, candy canes, reindeer and other nostalgic emblems. The heavy plastic luminaries, known as blow molds, give the luster of midday along the Ficks’ stretch […]
