The three most important Solemnities on the Church’s calendar (and the three most important mysteries in her life) are Easter, Christmas and Pentecost. Without Easter, people should all pack up and go ...

Both St. Peter’s Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave. in Lorain, and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 418 W. 15th St. in Lorain, have been around for over a century. Still, Nativity of the Blessed ...

Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” ―Luke 1:30–31 Mary is a ...

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has approved the inclusion of three additional invocations in the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Litany of Loreto. In a June 20 letter to the presidents ...

Since its founding in 1898, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 418 W. 15th St. in Lorain, has been a pillar of the Lorain County church community. The parish is celebrating its ...

Over the centuries, the Blessed Mother has been graced with a plethora of different titles. From left: Our Lady of Fatima; Our Lady of Lourdes; Our Lady of Guadalupe; Our Lady of the Rosary; Our Lady ...

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already into the fifth week of Lent. As one priest once asked me, “How have your Lenten resolutions going?” If you’re looking for something extra during these last two ...

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 418 W 15 St. in Lorain, is planning yet another event for its 125th anniversary year. According to parishioner and church historian Philip Bak, the church ...