While the global synodal process initiated by Pope Francis arguably has been the most extensive exercise in ecclesial consultation attempted by the church in 2,000 years, reports from around the world ...

Baptism: Babies born into the Catholic church or anyone who wants to become Catholic must be baptized in order to receive the other sacraments. Ordinarily, the priest gives baptism (but anyone can ...

Despite the Catholic Church’s requirement that Catholics go to confession at least once a year — with more frequent confession highly encouraged, and required if a Catholic is conscious of mortal sin ...

The Legislature has now passed Senate Bill 5375, making religious leaders mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect. This bill will fail in its objective as regards Catholic priests, for whom the seal ...

Peacemaking begins in our own hearts by reconciling with ourselves and God through the sacrament of confession, a Vatican cardinal said this week. As we remember the innocent people who are dying in ...

Members of St. Robert Bellarmine and Exaltation of the Holy Cross parishes received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The ceremony was held at St. Aloysius Church in Wilkes-Barre and Nancy Page ...

Ten children from St. Frances Cabrini Church, Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming, received the sacrament of reconciliation on Jan. 28. They are preparing for their First Holy Communion which will be ...

December 13, 2023 was a special evening for five second grade students at Guardian Angel School in Oran. They received the sacrament of reconciliation in Guardian Angel Church with Father Joseph Kelly ...

Is it possible to reestablish a relationship that has been fractured by wrongdoing? The answer to this question might depend on who the involved parties are, the nature of their relationship, the ...