The words of Jesus Christ at the Last Supper-"Do this in memory of me"-command the continuation of his sacrifice on the cross in every holy Mass celebrated anywhere in the world until the end of time.

A. This Sacrifice is called the "Mass" very probably from the words "Ite Missa est," used by the priest as he tells the people to depart when the Holy Sacrifice is ended. Q. 919. What is a sacrifice?

Barron, a bishop of the church, compared all of that to what Catholics consider the most important and sacred act of worship: the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and House ...

As the mourning period for Pope Francis’ death drew to a close, the celebration of a newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has ...

(Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call) Sister Martha Zammatore of the School of Sisters of Saint Francis during mass given by Allentown Bishop Alfred A. Schlert offering the Holy Sacrifice on ...

Schlert said he will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 12:15 p.m. on Monday at the Cathedral of Saint Catharine of Siena in Allentown. Bishop Schlert released the following statement saying ...

Eighteen area children received the Sacrament of Holy Communion in ceremonies held at the Church of Saint Patrick in Milford.

People receive Communion during a memorial Mass for Pope Francis on April 23, 2025, at Holy Name Cathedral. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) The Rev. Patti Nakai, a retired minister from the ...