The first novena ever prayed is the Pentecost Novena, or the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 27, and concludes on Saturday, June 4. Catholics worldwide often recite the ...

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A special 9-day Novena for the Conversion of Pope Francis will begin on December 8, 2024, and will run through December 17, 2024 (the birthday of Pope Francis), starting at 8:00 ...

A group of U.S. bishops, including two cardinals, will lead a nine-day Lenten prayer service for migrants and refugees in an online series sponsored by the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. The ...

As U.N. agencies issue dire warnings of humanitarian collapse in Gaza, the Catholic arm of an organization that promotes Christian engagement in the Near East has announced a nine-day novena prayer ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Word of Pope Francis' passing sparked conversations worldwide. During this time of mourning, many Catholics were left wondering how they could pray for the late pontiff. A nine ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Hymns echoed on the grounds of Saint Ann's Monastery in West Scranton. July 17 marks the first of nine days of the 101st St. Ann's Solemn Novena. "And we'll go all the way through the ...

The Archdiocese of Przemyśl has published a novena — nine consecutive days of prayer — beginning Sept. 1 and concluding on the vigil of the beatification Sept. 10. Members of the Ulma family at their ...

Worshipers at St. Anthony & St. George Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre, bow their heads in prayer Friday evening during the final day of the annual nine-day novena to St. Theresa. A statue of the French ...

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A religious pilgrimage that attracts the faithful from near and far is underway in Scranton. The nine-day novena to Saint Ann began Thursday with masses and ...