The latest wave of consolidations in the Diocese of Joliet follows other controversial closings in recent years. While "budgetary issues" are cited as among the factors, church officials refuse to ...

The Vatican allows Catholic marriages to take place in the Chapel of the Choir in St. Peter’s Basilica and in the small city ...

Fye Editorial When we receive marriage announcements from diocesan parishes for publication in The Catholic Messenger, it is ...

While fashion trends evolve, the principles of humility, dignity, and respect for sacred spaces remain timeless ...

Kate MacGill, a bridesmaid and cousin of Lynda’s, says she was thrilled to be part of the wedding and everything leading up ...

More Filipino women have chosen a live-in arrangement than get married, a survey in 2022 by the Commission on Population ...

As the Catholic Church celebrates National Marriage Week, there is ample research on the health, economic prosperity, and quality of life of happily wedded couples. According to the U.S. Conference of ...

Almost 70% of 25-34-year-olds have said the cost of owning a home is causing them to delay getting married and or having ...

Historic, picturesque, classically romantic. These are, perhaps, some of the best words to describe San Agustin Church. These ...

The wedding is made possible because of the collaboration of the deaf couple's families, friends, teachers, benefactors, and the local Catholic diocese's deaf ministry ...

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