Easter is approaching. And with it comes several Christian holidays to observe. What to know about Good Friday, Maundy ...

Holy Days of Obligation are days within the Church’s liturgical year that are feast days and therefore mean that Catholics must attend Mass on those days. They may be celebrated during Sunday ...

A: Contrary to popular thinking, Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation. You do not have to go to Mass that day or ...

Every year, when I flip my calendar to December, thoughts of Christmas overwhelm me with anticipation of the joys to come and ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

In 2025, Holy Thursday is on Thursday, April 17, which means Lent ends at sundown on Thursday, April 17. Though it's not a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics, many parishioners choose to attend mass ...

but not a Holy Day of Obligation. Even so, many followers attend church services to receive ashes in the sign of the cross on their forehead to symbolize their repentance for sins and renewal of ...

In 2025, Fat Tuesday is on Tuesday, March 4. Even though Ash Wednesday isn't a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics like Immaculate Conception and Christmas, it is one of the most highly-attended ...