Alb: A long white linen vestment with sleeves, it symbolizes the purity of heart that the priest brings to the altar.

COMMENTARY: The evolution of the fiddleback chasuble offers a glimpse into how function and fashion shaped liturgical ...

In a landmark decision, the Swiss Catholic Women’s Federation (SKF) — the largest denominational women’s organization in the country with 100,000 members — has voted to remove the word ...

The time has nearly arrived. Six weeks from this Sunday, on Nov. 27, the First Sunday of Advent, the Catholic Church in the United States will begin praying a new English translation of the Mass.

The liturgical music tradition of polyphony with its blend of melodies and harmonies should lift people's spirits as it ...

Its presence, discreet but eloquent, elevates the atmosphere of the liturgical celebration, constantly reminding us of Mary ...

His sacred works drew largely on the Roman Catholic liturgical tradition. Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) who was born two generations before Poulenc, was an organist and composer of orchestral as well ...

Catholic churches across northern Lake County will merge over the next "several years" into four parishes, the Diocese of Gary said, in an effort to offset the impact of shrinking numbers of ...

Is compromise possible that can respect both unity and diversity in the church? After the Second Vatican Council, the liturgy ...

WOODBRIDGE, VA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a significant step toward inclusivity in religious attire, eClergys.com today announced the official launch of its ...

Several Eastside Catholic School students, nearly all of them students of color, were pulled aside and “harshly” questioned by a U.S. border agent on their return from a school trip to Canada ...

Many of Dylan’s songs are replete with biblical references hearkening back to his Jewish studies in childhood.