Jan van Eyck, “The Annunciation,” 1435, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (photo: Eyck, Jan van / Public Domain) John Grondelski Blogs April 7, 2024 “This is the beginning.

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 25, 2024 / 13:30 pm. Every March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church, but this year Holy Week supersedes that observance.

Editor’s note: While the Solemnity of the Annunciation is usually celebrated on March 25—this year because of Holy Week and the Octave of Easter—the Roman Catholic Church will observe the ...

On March 25, 2025, Catholics around the world celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, a date that marks the moment when the Virgin Mary, with faith and obedience, accepted the ...

The Feast of the Annunciation on March 25 is one of the most important on the Church calendar. First, it celebrates the actual Incarnation of Jesus Christ — the Word made flesh in the womb of ...

A Reflection for Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Find today’s readings here.. The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; ...

A Marian Procession to mark the Solemnity of the Annunciation will take place Tuesday, starting with a gathering at 5:30 p.m. at the Worth Avenue clock tower, followed by the procession that will ...

The Town Council voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to approve a special event permit for the Marian procession to mark the Solemnity of the Annunciation on March 25. Plans show that 100 participants ...

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic holiday celebrated worldwide. It commemorates the conception of Mary in her mother's womb; Catholics believe Mary was born without original ...