During this difficult time, many of the faithful across the United States and all around the world may be unable to attend Sunday or weekday Mass. As a service to the Church and to help the faithful sanctify their day, MAGNIFICAT has announced its decision to provide
As the world continues to react to the pandemic spread of the novel coronavirus, Our Sunday Visitor will serve as a key resource for Catholics to stay informed of how this virus has affected the Church and the faithful. We'll continue to
In the dark of winter, there is a great light — the birth of the Christ child and the memories of Christmases past. Every year, Our Sunday Visitor asks our readers to send in their favorite Christmas memories, as well as their
Just two weeks after announcing that the long-awaited date of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification had been set, the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced Dec. 3 that the celebration planned for Dec. 21 was being postponed. A news release from the diocese
In a new apostolic letter, Admirabile Signum, released Dec. 1, Pope Francis writes about the meaning and importance of Nativity scenes, encouraging us to look at them with fresh eyes. The staff at Our Sunday Visitor offers five recommendations from that document
Despite the disheartening numbers that show more and more young people are leaving the Catholic Church and rejecting faith altogether, there are a number of organizations that have dedicated their time and resources to reaching this demographic.
The Pew Research Center recently released a new study that looks at the changing religious landscape in the United States over the last decade. Gradually but noticeably, people have vacated their place in the pews, and the rise in the religiously unaffiliated
More and more, Catholics of all walks of life are asking for resources to be inspired and better informed about their faith. Publishers continue to hear this cry and respond with new releases. This fall, we highlight a number of must-read books
During a week-long trip to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, Pope Francis celebrated culture and faith with locals and discussed the countries’ futures with the nations’ faith and governmental leaders. The pope celebrated Mass in all three countries and visited people in all
Spring is the time when soil warms and seeds sprout, offering opportunity for new growth. It is also a time to mature in our own faith life, learning more about the Catholic faith and exploring the tools to become better disciples.