Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments issues guidelines March 20 for celebrating the Triduum and Easter liturgies without the presence of the faithful.
Vatican issues decree for Holy Week liturgies with pandemic restrictions
Have hope in the midst of today’s turmoil, Bishop Kettler says at Easter Vigil
Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the Easter Vigil at St. Mary’s Cathedral April 20.
At Easter the stones of sin, despair are rolled away, pope says at vigil
As individuals and as a church, it can be tempting to dwell on mistakes, failures and sins that block the fullness of life, but Easter is the proclamation that the Lord is victorious and his love will triumph, Pope Francis said.
This is our night for telling stories
What if reading every night, to others or ourselves, could glimmer with the memory of Easter Vigil?
This is our night for telling stories. A night for remembering who we are.
‘Have I become lukewarm?’
A new Catholic describes the joys and challenges of growing in his newfound faith.
Update: Avon parish accompanies man on path to becoming Catholic
Greg Nelson believes in God and prays every day, even though for most of his 36 years of life, he hasn’t belonged to any particular church. But that’s about to change.
‘Night watches’ are Triduum tradition for monastic community
Surrounded by the glow of the new Easter candle, members of the religious community and their guests keep vigil throughout the night, marking each of these seven “night watches” with song, prayer, symbolic rituals and silence.
Risen Christ calls all to follow him on path to life, pope says
Jesus is the risen shepherd who takes upon his shoulders “our brothers and sisters crushed by evil in all its varied forms,” Pope Francis said before giving his solemn Easter blessing.