7th Day in the Octave of the Epiphany
“…it is our bounden duty and godly service, to rejoice with full hearts…”
Month: January 2026
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Jan. 14 Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Felix of Nola (d. 255), priest. After his father‘s death, Felix sold off most of his property and possessions, gave the proceeds to the poor, […]
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Pope Leo XIV urges making time ‘to speak with God’
Pope Leo XIV gives the first general audience of 2026 in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Jan. 7, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media. Jan 14, 2026 / 06:20 am (CNA). […]
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Dozens of Charlotte priests query Vatican over bishop’s move to abolish altar rails, kneelers
St. Patrick Cathedral in the Diocese of Charlotte. | Credit: Diocese of Charlotte Jan 13, 2026 / 11:41 am (CNA). Reacting to Bishop Michael Martin’s Dec. 17, 2025, pastoral letter […]
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Jan. 13 Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor, Opt. Mem.
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Hilary of Poitiers (310-367). Hilary was one of the great champions of the Catholic belief in the divinity of Christ. By his […]
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The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff
Pope Leo XIV introduced a new papal staff on Jan. 6, 2026, during the closing of the Holy Door | Credit: Vatican Media / null Jan 12, 2026 / 12:25 […]
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Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
St. Francis of Assisi. | Credit: Paolo Gallo/Shutterstock Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th […]
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From Baptism to Mission in Christ and in Us
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Jan. 12 Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
Today the Church returns to Ordinary Time, the Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. The Church in Canada celebrates the Memorial of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700), renowned for […]
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Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican on Jan. 12, 2026. / Credit: Vatican Media. Vatican City, Jan 12, 2026 / 06:50 am (CNA). […]