A reader writes: “In the Bible, there is so much emphasis on keeping the Sabbath. Is going to church on Sundays in disobedience to God’s command since in the Scriptures there is nothing to back up worshiping on Sunday?” As Monsignor Charles
"Pick 1," directs a guide printed in the parish bulletin of St. Joseph Church in York, Pennsylvania. The command in the graphic is listed twice, over two columns: The first lists Mass times for the fourth Sunday of Advent, the second lists
A reader writes: “I recently learned that work on Sundays is a sin and can be mortal. I work as a nurse at a Catholic nursing home working the night shift from 11 p.m.to 7 a.m. My schedule has me work every
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of protecting religious accommodations in the workplace. The decision was a momentous victory for religious liberty and one that well deserves further consideration beyond the passing headlines of the news cycle,
The case of 'Groff v. DeJoy' before the Supreme Court involves a former postal worker who, as a devout Evangelical Christian, believes that Sundays should be reserved for religious activities and not occupied with non-essential commercial activity. The case highlights the need
Before the end of its term this summer, the Supreme Court will decide a case that could answer the question of whether employers can force their workers to labor on the Sabbath. Russell Shaw examines the case of Gerald Groff, an evangelical
The U.S. Supreme Court heard April 18 arguments in a case that could have broad implications for employees seeking religious accommodations from their employers.
The high court heard oral arguments in Groff v. DeJoy, a case concerning Gerald Groff, an evangelical Christian and
Supreme Court to consider whether employers who make Christians work Sunday violate religious liberty
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to consider a case April 18 that could have broad implications for employees seeking religious accommodations from their employers.
The high court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Groff v. DeJoy, a case concerning Gerald Groff,
Archdiocese offers popular 52 Sundays guide for free online, launches podcast for families
In 2020, the Archdiocese of Detroit released 52 Sundays, a tool to help families reclaim Sunday as a day set apart for God. The resource included a guidebook that offered tips for families to celebrate each Sunday of the liturgical year with
Pope Francis encouraged new courses of action for parishes to help people understand the importance of Sunday Mass and parish ministries, a top Vatican official wrote in a message.
The message was sent on behalf of the pope Aug. 23 to the 71st