The Veneration of the Cross. ... According to tradition, a part of the Holy Cross was discovered by the mother of the emperor Constantine, St. Helen, on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 326.

St. Lawrence Martyr hosted Veneration and Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29 ... Associate Pastor at St. Lawrence Martyr Church gives the sacrament of Holy Communion during the ...

Holy Thursday: 6 p.m. — Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the main church, followed by Adoration until midnight in the Chapel of St. Therese Good Friday: 1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Rosary ...

However, Catholic churches will offer a service celebrating the Lord’s Passion with holy Communion and veneration of the cross. These services are normally held at 3 p.m. because that is the ...

On Good Friday, the Church forgoes Mass. The service of the Lord’s Passion is composed of three parts: (1) the Liturgy of the Word; (2) the Veneration of the Cross; and (3) distribution of Holy ...

Mary takes no credit for herself. All goes to God. And this is why we venerate and honor holy people — because they always do this. Venerating them is not antithetical or contrary to worshiping ...

Holy (Maundy) Thursday (April 17, 2025): the commemoration of the Last Supper; the end of Lent for Catholics Good Friday (April 18, 2025): a day commemorating Jesus' death on the cross ...

Holy (Maundy) Thursday (April 17, 2025): ... Good Friday observation does not include mass, but rather a reading of the passion of Jesus Christ from the Gospels and veneration of the cross.

Unlike most religious holidays, Mass isn't usually held on Good Friday; instead readings of the Gospel, veneration of the cross and Holy Communion are done.

The Matharpacady Holy Cross Oratory, Mazgaon, celebrates its150th anniversary on May 1. The shrine, like many others, has a history that connects them to the bubonic plague of the 19th century.

When speaking with members of the Class of 2025 as they prepared to cross the stage at Holy Cross's 179th commencement ceremony on May 23, it was clear that mission had been instilled in graduates ...

St. Lawrence Martyr hosted Veneration and Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29 ... Associate Pastor at St. Lawrence Martyr Church gives the sacrament of Holy Communion during the ...