January 1, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Peace be with you all: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace” as the World Day of Peace theme for the 2026 World Day of Peace, urging humanity to reject violence and embrace reconciliation rooted in love and justice. The Vatican explains that this vision calls for peace…
What happens during the conclave? The conclave will be preceded by a solemn Eucharistic celebration with the votive Mass Pro Eligendo Papa, attended by the Cardinal electors. In the afternoon, the Cardinal electors proceed in a solemn procession to the Sistine Chapel, where the Conclave begins to elect the new Pope. At the end of the…
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 9) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year’s theme is “Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!” Visit foryourmarriage.org to…
The National Eucharistic Revival invites us to renew our love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through a “grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.” Our own family of Parishes, Mother of Divine Love Family, is offering the opportunity to encounter Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through…
St. Genevieve–St. Maurice has now raised $24,020 of our CSA goal of $57,859. Thank you to all who have supported CSA thus far. We still have a long way to go, so if you have not contributed, please prayerfully consider your donation.
Our Lady of Loretto Stations of the Cross Tuesdays at 6:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 2:45pm St. Valentine Parish Evening Prayer Sundays during Lent in school chapel Reflection, song, scripture readings Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent at 7pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursdays at 6pm Passion Playpresented by the 8th graders on Monday,…
Traditionally, Advent wreaths are constructed of a circle of evergreen branches into which four candles are inserted, representing the four weeks of Advent. Ideally, three candles are purple, and one is rose, but white candles can also be used. The purple candles in particular symbolize the prayer, penance, and preparatory sacrifices and goods works undertaken…