What are its origins? What do the colors of the candles mean? Learn more about the Advent Wreath here.
What started as a simple idea — that parishioners might like to sit down and have an informal chat with their 28-year-old associate pastor — has led to new programs at the parish, including “Catechism & Cocktails” and “Catholicism 101.”
If you're not sure how to observe Lent, consult this list.
Lumen Christi School is Ozaukee County is taking an innovative approach to combining religion and technology.
The gift of the Holy Spirit and the formation of the living Body of Christ are the focus of this reflection on Pentecost by Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba.
During the Year of St. Paul, the pope plans to designate special times for prayer and provide particular opportunities for study and examination of elements and mysteries of the faith.
Fr. Jerry Herda, pastor of St. Monica's Parish, Whitefish Bay, answers pressing questions on Catholicism. Today's question - I have a friend who is encouraging me to attend a Bible-focused evangelical church. She says the services are very entertaining with lots of video and music. It sounds exciting. If I go does that fulfill my Sunday obligation?
Advent, as we know, is full of anticipation as we await the birth of the Christ Child at Christmas. Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop William P. Callahan shares his thoughts about the Blessed Mother. Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba, talks about Isaiah and Isaiah’s dream for peace and harmony among all creation in a podcast.
Learn about the spiritual Filipino Christmas tradition of Simbang Gabi and find out which parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will be hosting the nine evenings of celebration.
Fr. Jerry Herda, pastor of St. Monica's Parish, Whitefish Bay, answers pressing questions on Catholicism. Today's question - How Do I Find a New Parish?
St. Blaise is the Catholic patron saint of throat illnesses, iron combs and wild animals. His Feast Day is celebrated on February 3. On this day, priests perform throat blessings with blessed, crossed candles to prevent throat illnesses.
Long before candy hearts, roses and romantic dinners in fancy restaurants, February 14 was designated as the feast day of St. Valentine.
Lent, is a time of contemplation and self-examination. Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop William P. Callahan offers a reflection specifically centered on Lenten themes. Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba, shares his perspective on the cyclical nature of the earth, faith and the great Christian celebrations.
St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, dedicated his life to spreading God's word; however, today in the United States, his Feast Day has become a bacchanal event tied to legends. Read the real story of St. Patrick.
Fr. Jerry Herda, pastor of St. Monica's Parish, Whitefish Bay, answers pressing questions on Catholicism. Today's question - We heard that you celebrate Mass for some of Brewer players before games at Miller Park. What have you observed about their spirituality that could be lessons for the rest of us?
Fr. Jerry Herda, pastor of St. Monica's Parish, Whitefish Bay, answers pressing questions on Catholicism. Today's question - What does God actually think about premarital sex? Are you going to hell if you do before marriage?
John Huebscher talks about how changes in the economy will drive the demand for health care reform.
The Auxiliary Bishops of Milwaukee speak of God's divine love and the change that comes with the birth of a child.
Children from schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee share what they are giving up for Lent.
Seminarians from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee share their Easter traditions.