Amy Dixon of Peoria, Ill., was 31 years old when sorrow introduced her to a longstanding, though sometimes misunderstood, practice in the Catholic Church. Seven years ago, on Dixon's birthday, her ...

People requesting a Mass to be said for some intention at their local parish might face a long wait. There may be a long line of others already wanting to donate for a Mass intention. In some parishes ...

A collection basket with donations is seen in this illustration. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) In a Faith & Reason essay published on America’s website in September, John F. Baldovin, S.J., examined the ...

VATICAN— In a decree approved by Pope Francis on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Dicastery for the Clergy has promulgated revised norms governing the discipline of Mass intentions. The updated ...

THE SPIRITUAL value of many pre-signed Mass cards bought in shops has been called into question by Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam. Dr Neary says the church would welcome any legislation in the ...