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The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. We bring you the voices of religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable organizations as they look to a future in which “No one is saved alone.”

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic can help people put Christ, and not the constant need to purchase gifts, at the center of the Christmas season, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will celebrate the Vatican’s traditional Christmas “Mass during the Night” Dec. 24, but will begin the liturgy at 7:30 p.m. local time so that the few people invited to attend can get home in time to observe Italy’s 10 p.m. curfew.

Christmas Day Mass to be broadcast live on WPRI Channel 12 and on our Diocesan YouTube page at 10:00am Christmas Day.

The Vatican Press Office releases details of Pope Francis‘ commitments for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the Vatican.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin: The Imitation of Christ

A Christmas Concert coming to McVinney Saturday, December 21st @ 6:00pm!

A Nativity scene is a simple reminder of something astonishing: God became human to reveal the greatness of his love "by smiling and opening his arms to all," Pope Francis said in a letter on the meaning and importance of setting up Christmas cribs.

Coming to McVinney -- the complete performance of Handel's "Messiah." This concert is dedicated to the memory of Nick Cardi of Cardi’s Furniture & Mattress.

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EDITORIAL: Humanity is our business

Bishop Tobin's "The Imitation of Christ"

The beginning of Advent marks a new liturgical season...

Christians can turn Christmas into a "pagan" or "mundane" holiday by focusing on the gifts and the tree rather than on the birth of Jesus and his promise to come again, Pope Francis said.

Ah yes, Advent!...

Sunday Scripture

Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent is the season leading up to the celebration of Christmas.

The Season of Advent is upon us,...

A new liturgical year begins this weekend...