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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But what is Advent exactly? The word Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means an ...

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 ...