What is the Missionary Cooperative Plan and what does it do? We are going to have a missionary at our church this weekend and I was wondering … Read More
FAQs
When and where to sing patriotic songs
Question I notice that we often sing patriotic songs in church around national holidays, like the Fourth of July. Are there any suggestions or guidelines about which … Read More
When you have too much of a good thing
Question When my parents died, I found an abundance of old, blessed rosaries in their home. What is the proper way to dispose of them? I have … Read More
Understanding when the Spirit shows up
Question Pentecost celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit? How should we pray for the gifts of the Spirit? And how will I recognize when one is … Read More
Thanking God for the gift of a life of a loved one
Question Why do we pray for the dead and have Masses for them? — Kimberly Answer This is a great question. One might not readily think there … Read More
Why we crown Mary as a queen
Question Why do we have May crownings? Where did they come from? Why are they part of the church tradition? — Allouez Answer May Crowning is a … Read More
Celebrating special family dates beyond our birthdays
Question This is first Communion season. I cannot remember the date of my first Communion, but I was wondering if this is a good time to celebrate … Read More
Why our Easter date differs from the Orthodox one
Question Why don’t Eastern Orthodox churches always celebrate Easter on the same day that we do in the Catholic Church? And what about Easter Week celebrations? Are … Read More
Now what do I do with the old palms?
Question I have some old palms and was trying to figure out how to dispose of them since I missed bringing them to church to burn for … Read More
How did the number 40 enter Lent?
Question I know there are 40 days in Lent. What is the significance of the number 40 in the Catholic faith? – Green Bay Answer The number … Read More
