Pentecost

On Pentecost, the Church was revealed to the crowds and the work of spreading the Gospel throughout the world began.

The “first-of-its-kind” mystagogy series of weekly catechetical reflections throughout the Easter season invites “all Catholics deeper into the mysteries of Christ by reflecting on the truth, goodness and beauty of the Mass.”

Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church and reportedly killed at least 50 people during a Pentecost Mass.

The Holy Spirit shows everyone where to begin, what paths to take and how to walk the great journey of life, Pope Francis said during Pentecost Mass.

Celebrating Mass May 23 at the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope said those who listen to the Holy Spirit are not “concerned with conservatives and progressives, traditionalists and innovators, right and left.”

Many Catholic dioceses and archdioceses across the country — which closed their parish doors for a time at the start of the pandemic last year and have gradually opened them to limited occupancy in the past year — are getting ready to fully reopen on the feast of Pentecost, May 23.

Two Vatican offices, marking the 30th anniversary of the document May 19, hosted a webinar that looked at the ongoing challenges of meaningful and respectful dialogue in situations of conflict and where “identity” and nationalism are obsessions — leading to what one participant described as “Babel vs. Pentecost.”

Most of the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions will end May 28. The bishop also announced protocols for overnight events.