Diocese celebrates Jubilee of Hope in Little Rock, exploring hope in faith and community. Keynote speeches highlight the transformative power of hope.

SEPT. 9, 2021: Hope Florida launches, using state employees to connect needy Floridians to community-based nonprofits and faith institutions and weaning them off government assistance.

Easter 2025: Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, symbolising hope and new beginnings after his crucifixion. It concludes the 40-day Lent period.

When does Lent end Lent's 40-day season ends on Holy Thursday. What is Lent? Lent is a 40-day period observed by Christians to prepare for Easter and the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection.

The story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem by donkey is recorded in all four Gospels. Yet it’s the second entry into Jerusalem that may bookend Jesus’ life.

Symbolically, the period of Lent leads to new life. We can only hope it comes to the United States soon — very, very soon.

The ceremony on Ash Wednesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church that starts the season of Lent for many Christians around the world was one that Vigneron, 76, has led for 17 years as the head of the ...

This year, instituted by Pope Francis, will be known as the Jubilee year of Hope. Quinlivan also says for the Buffalo Diocese, this year they’re focusing on hope and healing.

“Lent, however, is also an invitation to rekindle our hope,” he said. “We are invited to lift our eyes to the One who rises from the depths of death and brings us from the ashes of sin and ...

By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 5, 2025 / 11:00 am Pope Francis asked Christians on Ash Wednesday to set out in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, full of hope, throughout the season of Lent.