Explore the significance of Mary Jan. 1 and its connection to the celebration of Jesus's birth and the veneration of Mary.

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 ...

Old statue of Virgin Mary with baby Jesus outside the Dominican Church in Colmar, Alsace, France. Photo by benedek, courtesy of iStock. A Reflection for the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed ...

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated Aug. 22 perfectly completes the octave of the Assumption. But it was not until 70 years ago that Pope Pius XII officially added this feast to the ...

The Sept. 12 feast of the Holy Name of Mary reminds us of its stirring history and, above all, the reason why her name is a most powerful prayer. José Madrazo, ‘The Immaculata’, c. 1800 (photo: Public ...