Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for Catholics in the final days of Advent leading up to Christmas. Speaking during his ...

Elementary students across School District 25 are learning critical thinking skills and exploring new technologies through coding and artificial intelligence curriculum. The district implemented ...

On Sunday we light the second candle on the Advent wreath – the candle of Peace. The soft glow of the two candles reminds us that darkness is gradually giving way to increasing light —the light of ...

December is just around the corner, bringing with it the festive excitement, a craving for comfort, and a delightful walk down memory lane we welcome with open arms. To help the wait until Christmas, ...

This last day of November ends another calendar month and moves us closer to December 21, the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, when we will be plunged into deeper darkness. Meanwhile, ...

This Sunday marks the beginning of one of the holiest seasons of the year as the Church enters a time of waiting and watching. Advent starts the new Christian year. It’s a four-week season made up of ...

For many in North Jersey, the Christmas season will start in earnest soon. Advent, the month-long buildup to the holiday, arrives for most Christians on Sunday, Nov. 30 (though Eastern Orthodox ...

Sunday, Nov. 30, is the First Sunday of Advent. Mass readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44. The first weeks of Advent focus more on the Lord’s ...

Advent, the time to prepare for Christmas, begins this Sunday as Christians will enter a time of reflection and preparation. Here's what to know about Advent.