Abstinence from Meat
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Today is an ember day. What’s that?
Wednesday, Dec. 18, is a special day in the Catholic Church, though relatively few Catholics probably realize it. Read more
U.S. bishop calls for return to Friday abstinence from meat
Archbishop Borys Gudziak made his remarks at the conference’s annual fall meeting in Baltimore on Nov. 13. Read more
Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent?
Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent? Read more
Play ball! But go for the peanuts, skip the bratwurst at Good Friday opener
Sorry, Cleveland baseball fans (the Catholic ones, anyway), there is no dispensation from fasting and abstaining because of the Guardians’... Read more
Dioceses permit meat on Lent Fridays due to coronavirus
Several dioceses across the United States have dispensed Catholics from the canonical requirement to abstain from meat on Fridays during... Read more
Open letter asks Pope Francis to adopt vegan diet during Lent
An environmental group is asking Pope Francis to abstain from all animal products during Lent, promising a $1 million donation... Read more
Where it's OK to eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day this Lent
If you’re an Irish Catholic (or any Catholic) living in the United States, you will need to check with your... Read more
Alligator OK to eat on Lenten Fridays, archbishop clarifies
Alligator is permissible to eat on Fridays of Lent, the archbishop of New Orleans assured a conscientious parishioner, and his... Read more
