Visit local pilgrimage sites this Jubilee Year

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Maria Montemayor

For the Jubilee of Hope, there are designated local pilgrimage sites in every country, and Canada is no exception. How is a local pilgrimage site determined? The local bishop can designate any parish, shrine, or basilica in his territory as a Jubilee Year pilgrimage site.

When do you pray the Rosary?

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Maria Montemayor

The Rosary is powerful: many graces can be bestowed upon those who pray it, and it can also offer special protection. Reciting the Rosary aloud in church and praying for the pope’s intentions can grant the supplicant a plenary indulgence.

Pope Francis announces the Year of St. Joseph

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Kristina Glicksman

The Vatican has announced that Dec. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2021 will be a year dedicated to St. Joseph. Find out the details here.

Deacon-structing: What are Indulgences?

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Deacon Pedro

Confused about indulgences? Want to know what they are and how they work? Deacon Pedro helps us understand this beautiful and ancient Catholic tradition.

Deacon-structing: Urbi et Orbi and Plenary Indulgences

Friday, March 27, 2020

Deacon Pedro

Deacon Pedro explains what is so unique about the blessing Pope Francis is giving today and what we need to do to receive the indulgence that comes with it.

A Plenary Indulgence For the 100th Year Fatima Anniversary

Friday, April 21, 2017

Rodney Leung

Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence opportunity for the 100th anniversary of the Our Lady of Fatima apparitions throughout the centennial year, from the 27th of November 2016 till the 26th of November 2017. There are three ways to obtain the indulgence, detailed in a statement from the Fatima Shrine in Portugal. Three Ways […]