Brief Overview The Catholic Church uses three holy oils—Chrism, Oil of Catechumens, and Oil of the Sick—in its sacramental life. These oils are blessed by a bishop during…
Brief Overview The Latin Mass, also known as the Tridentine Mass, and the Modern Mass, referred to as the Novus Ordo, represent two distinct forms of the Roman…
Brief Overview The Señor de los Milagros, or Lord of Miracles, is a revered Catholic image of Jesus Christ crucified, originating in Lima, Peru, in the 17th century.…
Brief Overview Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taek ordained 16 new priests and 25 new deacons in Seoul’s Myeongdong Cathedral on February 1 and 2, 2024, strengthening the clergy in…
Brief Overview The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a lifelong union between one man and one woman. This union is considered indissoluble, meaning it cannot be broken…
Brief Overview The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, is a structured set of prayers marking the hours of each day, sanctifying time for…
Brief Overview Holy Redeemer Cathedral, located in Belize City, Belize, is a significant Catholic landmark known for its distinctive wood-frame architecture. Constructed in the 19th century, it serves…
Brief Overview The Assumption Cathedral in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the only Catholic cathedral in a predominantly Hindu nation. Dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it…
Brief Overview Wake Island, a remote U.S. military base in the Pacific, presents logistical and environmental challenges for Catholic worship. The atoll’s isolation, over 2,000 miles from Honolulu,…
Brief Overview Gregorian chant is a form of plainchant that has its roots in the early Christian Church and is named after Pope Gregory I. It developed over…
