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World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) encourages people to help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities.

Celebrate women religious from March 8th through the 14th. Discover their unwavering spirit, experience their powerful ministries, affirm and honor the women who have done so much.

February is Black History Month, and no national celebration of it would be complete without including these Catholic stories — or the countless stories of black Catholics left untold.

Click To Pray is the app of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network that connects you with thousands of people who, in all the continents, are praying every day for the challenges of humanity and for the mission of the Church as the Pope proposes in his monthly prayer intentions. Pray, live and build a world which tastes of the Gospel.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host the 2019 National Prayer Vigil for Life January 17-18.

January 27 - Feburary 2: Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Schools typically observe the week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members.

Receive emails with prayer intentions for life, reflections, actions, and more!

Resources are available for youth in K-12, including lesson plans and resources and videos. Additional resources for parents and youth themselves. Topics include immigration/refugees, environment, assisted suicide, marriage and family, and abortion.

200 years ago, Joseph Mohr, a priest from Salzburg, and Franz Xaver Gruber, a teacher from Upper Austria, sang "Silent Night" for the very first time at the St. Nikola Church near Salzburg.

Here are 10 things that Fred Rogers did on his show that model effective catechesis and incorporate Ignatian principles.

The USCCB approved, “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, A Pastoral Letter Against Racism" as a response to the deterioration of the public discourse, and episodes of violence and animosity with racial and xenophobic overtones in the US.

This smartphone app is following in the virtual footsteps of Pokémon Go, players will encounter biblical figures and polite reminders to say their prayers.

Priesthood Sunday falls on October 28, 2018. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. Don't forget to show your appreciation for the gift of priestly ministry to the priests in your parish.

The Holy Father has invited all the faithful to pray the Holy Rosary every day, during the month of October. He asks us to join in communion and in penitence, as the people of God, in asking the Holy Mother of God and Saint Michael the Archangel to protect the Church from the devil, who always seeks to separate us from God and from each other.

A pastoral message from Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, on the crisis facing our Church.

The annual reporting period for religious education programs is open and continues throughout the month of October. During this time, Directors and Coordinators of parish religious education programs should use this opportunity to report on their programs. Consult your regional director for more information.

"I know that you strive every day to hand on our precious faith in a welcoming and professional manner, and to assist the children and families of our Archdiocese in living the faith every moment of their lives."

The events of the past few weeks have left the Church – clergy and faithful alike -- confused, angry, shocked, and bewildered. We turn to Jesus, our High Priest, and find consolation and strength in his Word and Sacraments. This resource provides a variety of options which can be used when we gather for prayer.

September 1, 2018, is the Annual World Day of prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis invites us to "renew our personal participation in this vocation as custodians of creation, raising to God our thanks for the marvellous works that He has entrusted to our care, invoking his help for the protection of creation and his mercy for the sins committed against the world in which we live.”

Monday, September 24, 2018, is Family Day, celebrating the positive influence parents have as they connect with their children each day.