A priest’s role in the Church extends beyond preaching and pastoral care; it involves celebrating the sacred liturgy.

During the Mass, the bishop blesses the Oil of Chrism that will be used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Anointing of the sick or dying ... cleansing with water, a symbol of baptism.

The pre-baptismal anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of the sick expresses healing ... A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal ...

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., will offer the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday following the 10:30 a.m.

It is most unfortunate that the sacrament of the anointing of the sick — one of the seven signs instituted by Christ to ...

World Day of the Sick 2023: This year 30th World Day of the Sick will be observed on 11 February to encourage people to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day was declared by ...

By the time one of them recovers from the latest virus they’ve brought home, the other one is sick again. I know many of you are going through the same experience. Doctors saw more patients with ...

Linda Kumar is hurting but hopeful.And though she has good reason to complain, the lifelong Catholic and St. Bernadette ...

Since the pandemic, drug trials that purposely make people vomit, shiver and ache have become a research area of growing interest. All that’s needed: brave volunteers. Credit...Jon Han Supported ...