Q. What is “the dark night of the soul”? A. The phrase “dark night of the soul” has been given to an untitled poem written by St. John of...

Q. What is the new “Year of St. Joseph” just announced by Pope Francis? A. From time to time a pope will declare a special year to be...

Dear St. Catherine Parish Family, Last week I spoke about our stewardship campaign. I am extremely grateful for the amazing generosity...

Q. What are the historical origins of the Advent wreath? Some say it has pagan or Protestant beginnings. A. The historical origins of the...

Q. What event do we commemorate when we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (November 21)? A. An early...

Q. The Solemnity of Christ the King (November 22) was instituted relatively recently in Church history. Why was it instituted? A. In...

Dear St. Catherine Parish Family, This past weekend, as part of our Stewardship as a Way of Life program, we focussed on Stewardship of...

Q. This week we celebrate the Memorial of Pope St. Leo the Great (November 10). How many saints have the title “the Great,” and how is...

Please join us for our annual family Advent wreath making event Saturday, November 28th at 10:30am in the school gym. We will provide all...

Q. What is a “double genuflection,” and when should it be performed? A. A single genuflection is the bending of the right knee to touch...