Lent gets its name from a word meaning "springtime," the time of year when the hours of daylight are lengthening and the sun ...

To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, or the 40-day period prior to Easter, Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island held a ...

I'm hoping that a softer approach to these 40 days will help prepare me for the more difficult ones I know are coming.

Q: How can families reinforce the concept of almsgiving during Lent with young children? A: Although social justice is a core Catholic value, parishes tend to ramp up social service activities ...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo has called on the public to reflect more on spiritual journey with Christ instead of ...

While millions of Catholic devotees flock to the renowned Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag Minor Basilica in Manaoag town, ...

In the Catholic religion, those who participate in Lent activities are traditionally required to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during the season. The last Fish Fry ...

Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ... or extracurricular activities, while others may play music ...

Through this strike, Catholic women intend to raise ... to the letter and abstain from all parish activities for the duration of Lent. This "radical" choice aims to draw attention to the weight ...

Easter egg hunts and activities planned ... Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, are 4-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins White Lake Twp., ...

John the Evangelist Parish will hold food sales each Friday in Lent as well as on Good Friday ... head to the gym after for age-appropriate activities. The cost is $5 per child for members ...

Puppy yoga at Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines 11 a.m. Sunday Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 day of. Register online. Enjoy a 45-minute yoga session led by Power Life Yoga, featuring ...