Relics are objects that have a direct association with a saint or with Jesus and are categorized into three classes: first class, second class, and third class.

Jesus inspired the devotion to St. Jude for St. Bridget of Sweden when He directed her in a vision to turn to St. Jude with great faith.

All Saints Day, also referred to as All Hallows, is a holy day of obligation celebrated on November 1st.

St. Anthony was born Fernando Martins to a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195. He entered the Augustinian monastery at the age of 15.

Read about Lent, one of the most important seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and more.

Beginning the First Sunday of Advent, the Catholic Liturgical calendar contains information on the six Catholic Liturgical seasons including Advent, Christmas, Lent, the Triduum, Easter, and Ordinary Time.

View all 365 days of the Catholic Liturgical calendar, including holidays, observances and feast days for a variety of Catholic saints.

Beginning the New Year in the Church, read about the holy season of Advent including its history and traditions.

Signifying the nine days the Apostles prayed together between Ascension and Pentecost, a Novena is an opportunity to pray in a unique way. Learn more about the Solemn Novena to St. Jude that takes place five times each year at the National Shrine of St. Jude.

Learn more about Pentecost, which comes ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, and is also known as "the birthday of the Church."

Learn more about St. Simon the Zealot, who is often associated with St. Jude as part of an evangelizing team and whose Feast Day is also celebrated on October 28th.

The first Wednesday of each month is a Day of Remembrance and Healing for Cancer at the National Shrine of St. Jude. Pray with us as we call upon St. Jude for the healing of cancer.

Easter is the oldest and the most important Christian holiday. Read more about the holiday that the entire Catholic liturgical calendar is built around.

Check out our collection of meatless, Lent-friendly recipes that you and your family can enjoy throughout the Lenten season.