Easter is an important day for those of the Christian faith. It can fall on a different date from year to year, depending on the moon cycle.

Every year, the majority of Christians around the world, Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant, participate in what is arguably one of the most counter-cultural traditions — the season of Lent. This ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick discusses the symbolism, importance and prevalence of the cross during the ...

His death on the cross would pay the penalty for the sin of the world. His burial and resurrection prove this sacrifice was ...

Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday. This is meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ and represents a person's grief and ...

Every Friday at 5:30 p.m. during Lent, Father Rusty Vincent leads his congregation at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in the 14 ...