The Dominican Order recently opened a double year jubilee celebration in honor of Thomas Aquinas. July 18, 2023 marked 700 years since his canonization and was the beginning of this two year extravaganza. March 7, 2024 will mark 750 years from his death, and the...
Last year the Vatican announced that due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, that indulgences typically granted on behalf of the dead would be extended beyond the week of All Souls Day observances. This year, the same announcement has been made. If you were unable to...
Did you know that there is a way to get the soul of a deceased loved one out of Purgatory, faster? Yes, you can get plenary indulgences and pray the daily rosary for them, but there’s one more thing that can help them get out of purgatory even sooner. With the month...
October 23, 2020, Vatican City — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, pastors and bishops made requests to the Papal office to extend the Plenary Indulgence for the Deceased Faithful. On October 23rd, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza signed in the decree that the Indulgence...
During the whole month of November, the Catholic Church prays particularly for those who have died. Not only does this particular focus help remind the faithful to spend time in prayer for those who have gone before, but it also serves as a reminder of our own...
