At two key moments in the liturgical year, the church invites us to celebrate the joy of faith: Laetare Sunday (the fourth Sunday of Lent) and Gaudete Sunday (the third Sunday of Advent ...

Some 54 active and retired bishops are attending the Jan. 6-11 meeting at Mount St. Thomas, the headquarters of the ...

A crucial meeting of the India -based Eastern rite Syro Malabar Church’s Synod of Bishops began amid a simmering decades-old ...

This is the latest in a Saturday series of stories and photographs featuring local holiday traditions. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For ...

The 12th day after Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, but was known in Ireland as ...

Following the Julian calendar, some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas 13 days later than those who use the Gregorian ...

For those observing Orthodox Christmas, it's a time of self-reflection, prayer and healing. Following the Julian calendar, ...

Does your congregation have any special or unusual Advent or Christmas customs? Are there any that are characteristic of your ...

Advent is the time of year when Catholics anticipate and celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ. On Dec. 2 – the day after the ...

Advent and Christmas come with many different traditions, including those of the culinary variety. Here's a look at three ...

As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close ... they brought with them traditional foods and customs surrounding the holidays. They also invented a new one: the Feast of the Seven Fishes.

From roller-skating to church or festive greetings from Donald Duck, Christmas in some cultures features more than just Santa ...