Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

So many strong, holy women make up the history of the Church, with Our Lady reigning over them all. On February 16, we celebrate the feast of St. Juliana of Nicomedia, and she is certainly a notable member of this list. Two other Julianas are perhaps better known. There is Juliana of Liege (1192-1258) who Read More…

As Lent 2026 approaches, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is calling the faithful to a new kind of fasting: stepping back from digital media to make room for Christ. A unique pastoral letter dated February 13 and released ahead of Lent gives only a few paragraphs to make the point, and then offers Read More…

After leading Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Leo XIV voiced his closeness to the people of Madagascar, where back-to-back cyclones have left widespread destruction and thousands displaced. “I pray for the victims and their families, and for all those who have suffered serious damage,” the Pope said, entrusting the country to God amid what local authorities have Read More…

Lent is a sacred time in the Church’s calendar that calls us to renew our spiritual lives and dedicate ourselves to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Technically speaking the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church doesn’t have many official rules about Lent. In the United States, there are two days of fasting (Ash Wednesday and Good Read More…

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that far more Americans say they would rather live in the past than in the future — no wonder Back to the Future is still such a hit! Many report feeling uneasy about what lies ahead, preferring the familiar certainties of what has already been lived. Read More…

“Oh good, my emotional support Olympics are beginning soon,” read a funny meme making the rounds.  Do you find this sentiment relatable? The Olympics are beloved around the world, bringing together the nations in an all-too-rare display of unity and peace. The Olympics — and sports in general — have a special power to bring Read More…

Many are familiar with the celebration of Mardi Gras, a time of year that is spent partying and enjoying food. It’s often forgotten that it has Catholic ties, though not everyone agrees on whether Catholics should participate in it. What is it and when do Catholics celebrate it? Strictly speaking, Mardi Gras is translated from Read More…