In southern Benin, the Diocese of Abomey is the only one to appoint women as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. La ...

For Catholics: As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. In order to be properly disposed to receive communion, participants should not ...

Holy Communion is a bond to the community for its members who are not able to be present. Holy Communion is a bond to the community, as it is a union with Christ.

A York church will welcome visitors in period dress to celebrate a historic same-sex union. On March 30, the Holy Trinity Church in Goodramgate will mark the anniversary of Anne Lister and Ann Walker ...

Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret (1852–1929), “The Last Supper” (photo: Public Domain) Shaun McAfee Blogs February 24, 2025 The manner of receiving Holy Communion has varied over the centuries ...

On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores ...

Lent has begun for many in typical ways, with fish fries as well as Ash Wednesday worship services or occasions where one ...

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in Gaza ...