The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as ... helps underline the unity of the sacraments of Christian initiation. 89 Cf. Roman Ritual , Rite of Confirmation ...

1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

It is most unfortunate that the sacrament of the anointing of the sick — one of the seven signs instituted by Christ to ...

Fye Editorial When we receive marriage announcements from diocesan parishes for publication in The Catholic Messenger, it is ...

Registration for this summer’s Totus Tuus Catholic youth program is open, at vermontcatholic.org/ministries-programs/youth-young-adult/totus-tuus/. • High school ...

Parents in Albany are expressing concern over the future of several Catholic schools amid fears of a potential restructuring ...

Parents in Albany have voiced concerns about the future of local Catholic schools, fearing a possible restructuring that ...

Every year on February 14th, a lot of people exchange their particular Valentine with cards, candies, presents, or flowers .

The Vatican allows Catholic marriages to take place in the Chapel of the Choir in St. Peter’s Basilica and in the small city ...

Spurred on by the fervor of the Eucharistic faith of New Yorkers, six young adult perpetual pilgrims and I, accompanied by ...

And on the way he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say that I am?' And they told him, 'John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.' And he asked them, 'But who do you ...