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A Short History of an Ancient Tradition: The Jubilee Year

Michael Heinlein

The Jubilee Year is a glorious interruption to the routines that govern so much of our lives. Every… The post A Short History of an Ancient Tradition: The Jubilee Year first appeared on Simply Catholic.

What is a Holy Door and Where Can I Find One?

Michael Heinlein

When I grew up in Southern California, the doors to my home were always holy to me. We… The post What is a Holy Door and Where Can I Find One? first appeared on Simply Catholic.

Resources for 2025 Jubilee Year

Michael Heinlein

Pope Francis has invited us to embark on a journey, a pilgrimage of hope, during this jubilee year.… The post Resources for 2025 Jubilee Year first appeared on Simply Catholic.

What is a Jubilee?

Michael Heinlein

2025 has been declared by Pope Francis as a Jubilee year. But what does that mean? What is… The post What is a Jubilee? first appeared on Simply Catholic.

A Year for Hope

Michael Heinlein

“Bull of Indiction” is an intimidating term, but it refers to something simple. It is the papal document… The post A Year for Hope first appeared on Simply Catholic.

What Is Apostolic Succession?

Michael Heinlein

While it is true that the original Twelve Apostles were unique in that they had been personally chosen… The post What Is Apostolic Succession? first appeared on Simply Catholic.

What Is an Apostolic Nuncio?

Michael Heinlein

Bureaucracy is a notion currently held in little esteem. In the first quarter of the last century, however,… The post What Is an Apostolic Nuncio? first appeared on Simply Catholic.

What is heraldry in the Catholic Church?

Ecclesiastical heraldry is both familiar and mysterious. Frequently seen in one form or another, coats of arms pervade… The post What is heraldry in the Catholic Church? first appeared on Simply Catholic.

What Is A Cardinal?

Michael Heinlein

Even though we see them quite often, most Catholics know very little about cardinals. After all, they are… The post What Is A Cardinal? first appeared on Simply Catholic.

How Are Bishops Selected?

As the choice of a bishop potentially can guide and shape the journey of a given diocese or… The post How Are Bishops Selected? first appeared on Simply Catholic.

Lent 2025

By Ann Buyea • February 25, 2025

Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier's seasonal podcast for the church's liturgical seasons. The first season of the podcast — Lent 2025 — will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections plus highlights of the Chrism Mass and Easter services. Episodes will feature the insights of priests, deacons, women religious and others from around the Diocese of Rochester. The first episode of Lent 2025 will launch Feb. 26 and episodes will be released each Wednesday through April 16.

Parish Retreat 2024

By Ann Buyea • September 19, 2024

Join us for our Parish Retreat 2024 October 19th 10-4pm & 4pm Mass

Food & Fellowship 2024 - 2025

June 26, 2024

Volunteer to host a Food & Fellowship Event

Giving one's life

September 29, 2023

“Giving one’s life does not only mean being killed; giving one’s life, having the spirit of a martyr, it is in giving in duty, in silence, in prayer, in honest fulfillment of his duty — in that silence of daily life, giving one’s life little by little.” — Pope Francis Reflection: Do you give your life for others in small ways on a daily basis? If not, what makes it challenging for you to have the spirit of giving of your life freely? This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

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