Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent began Nov. 30, the start of the new liturgical year.

As Advent approaches, families bring out their boxes of Christmas decorations and set out the Advent wreath. But consider a ...

Advent's Lent-like waiting period is exactly why churches do not immediately whip out Christmas trees at the end of Ordinary ...

Advent begins this year on Sunday, Dec. 3. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden chocolates, and ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...

Theo, a free Catholic prayer and meditation app for children and their parents, plans to host the largest Advent celebration for children to help them discover the true meaning of the season. From Nov ...

The Catholic Church’s universal character is evident in the Rochester Diocese as cultural communities celebrate their Advent ...

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today It’s time to say goodbye to fall decor. We’ll trade out the ...Read ...

Here’s a quick explanation of what Advent means for Christians and Catholics, and the origins behind some other Christmas ...

See the Church’s seasons through the eyes of the Church rather than those of the world. A young Sri gathers a piece of hay to add to Christ’s manger for a good deed as part of Advent activities to ...

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas each year, always falling between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3 and ending on ...

MERCER — A group of Roman Catholic singers from the Grove City/Slippery Rock area will provide special music at the 8 a.m. Mass Sunday, Dec. 14, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 100 ...