‘A Century-Long Pilgrimage of Faith’: A Richmond, Virginia, Parish Lays a World War II Hero to Rest
The witness of 100-year-old veteran, a regular Massgoer, brings Catholic community together.
Results from Tag: 'catholic funerals'
Why Catholics Are Being Buried in Churches Again
Across the centuries, Church crypts — from Roman catacombs to American cathedrals — testify that death is not the end but the beginning of eternal life.
Why Are Fewer Catholics Having Church Funerals?
Despite its enormous significance, skipping a funeral Mass and instead opting for a graveside service or ‘celebration of life’ for a loved one has become increasingly common among U.S. Catholics.
British Royal Family Set to Have First Catholic Funeral in Centuries
The duchess of Kent would enter the Catholic Church in January 1994.
Who Can Be Denied a Catholic Funeral? A History and Church Teaching on the ‘Very Rare’ Denials
‘Today, my concern is the number of Catholics that are not having a funeral Mass and going directly to burial. That’s not helpful to Catholics or to Catholic life.’
Cardinal Dolan on St. Patrick's Funeral: ‘We Don’t Do FBI Checks on People Who Want to be Buried’
The priests at St. Patrick’s made a decision at the beginning of the service not to celebrate a funeral Mass but to conduct a funeral service with no Mass instead.
Errands of Mercy: Catholic Funeral Director Accompanies Families Through Mourning With Christian Hope
Victor Sweeney feels called to his work with the grieving and the dead.
How Funeral Rites and Devotions Help the Faithful Face Death
The Church has a beautiful treasury of prayer and liturgy for facing the end of life.
