One way Catholics can pray for people in need, both the living and dead, is through having a Mass said for that intention. According to Church law, priests may accept a donation — often around $10 per ...

Amy Dixon of Peoria, Ill., was 31 years old when sorrow introduced her to a longstanding, though sometimes misunderstood, practice in the Catholic Church. Seven years ago, on Dixon's birthday, her ...

A collection basket with donations is seen in this illustration. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) In a Faith & Reason essay published on America’s website in September, John F. Baldovin, S.J., examined the ...

VATICAN—In a decree approved by Pope Francis on April 13, the Dicastery for the Clergy has promulgated revised norms governing the discipline on Mass intentions. The updated legislation, which enters ...

Monthly Catholic Mass will be held at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, starting May 2. The noon service, open to all faiths, will take place in the hospital's chapel. Mass intentions can be ...

Manila archdiocese´s 270 parishes are moving away from fixed fees for Masses and announcing sponsors and their intentions as part of its effort to improve catechesis on the Mass. Beginning Dec. 2, ...

THE SPIRITUAL value of many pre-signed Mass cards bought in shops has been called into question by Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam. Dr Neary says the church would welcome any legislation in the ...