Eternal rest grant unto our deceased loved ones, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy ...

Catholic Christians across Bangladesh on Sunday, November 2, observed All Souls’ Day, a solemn day of remembrance dedicated ...

Catholic funerals express the Christian hope in eternal life and the resurrection of the body on the last day. Every component of Catholic funeral rites should express these fundamental ...

The death of a loved one can bring grief that can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. In these moments of sorrow, Catholic rituals can serve as a source of comfort and guidance, helping individuals ...

As Christians visit cemeteries on the feast of All Souls and remember their loved ones who have died, they do so with faith ...

Not only is there a biblical basis for the teaching on purgatory, but the teaching also makes sense based on the promises contained in Scripture to those who have been called to be saints.

The aforementioned Dia de Muertos parade passes by just as Eddie’s abuela’s body is taken away. “The first day of a loss ...

Students from Scoil Muire agus Padraig prepare to present Popstars; the 90s musical. Back from left are; Alan Neary (Shane), ...

This Sunday is a time to commemorate all the faithful departed, to remember prayerfully God’s benevolent mercy, and to recall Christ who is the light of the world, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

As a Catholic Christian, I can’t accept—and you can’t accept—that we enter this world out of nothing and return to nothing.

Every year, as November comes, Filipinos prepare for a national pilgrimage — not to a distant shrine, but to our cemeteries and memorial parks. It is one of the ...