Rejoice!
As we approach Christmas, we invite you to join us for our Holidays & Holy Days Concerts featuring talented musical artists from across Catholic Extension Society-supported dioceses.
Join us on this page on Sunday, December 20th at 8 pm EST as we welcome these musicians to our digital stage!
- Mary Did You Know – Francis Leblanc from the Diocese of Lafayette
- O Holy Night – Sinai from the Diocese of Stockton
- Little Drummer Boy – Missionary sisters supported by Catholic Extension Society
- Silent Night – St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Children’s Choir from the Diocese of Biloxi
Holidays & Holy Days Concert: Part 1
Our first Songs in Solidarity: Holidays & Holy Days concert took place on Sunday, December 13th. In case you missed it (or just want to watch it again) here is the recording!
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Catholic Extension Society President Father Jack Wall
- Feliz Navidad – Missionary sisters supported by Catholic Extension Society
- O Holy Night – Francis LeBlanc from the Diocese of Lafayette
Traditions in the Kitchen
Christmas Eve Gumbo
Elizabeth Reau and Shirley Cormier from the Diocese of Lafayette sat down with us to share their gumbo recipe and explain the importance of this dish in their Catholic faith and Christmas traditions.
In Louisiana, many families celebrate Christmas with a Réveillon, or festive feast after returning home from midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. The name of this celebration comes from the French word “réveil,” or “awakening.”
Schedule of Events
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Sunday, November 1st at 9AM EST
Día de los Muertos TraditionsHOPE – As we celebrate the feasts of All Saints and All Souls, please join us for a Mass of hope and remembrance for our departed loved ones.
Discover how this feast day is connected to the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos. Together we take a virtual visit to the Diocese of El Paso to learn more.
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Thursday, November 26th at 8AM EST
Thanksgiving MassTHANKSGIVING – On Thanksgiving Day, we will stream an online Mass of thanksgiving for God’s blessings and infinite grace.
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Sunday, December 13th, at 9AM EST
JOY – On Gaudete Sunday, join us for a Mass of joy for what is to come, the birth of Christ, on the Sunday we light the pink candle in Advent
Sunday, December 13th at 8PM EST
Join us for a Christmas concert with special performances by Father Jack Wall & talented musical artists from across Catholic Extension Society supported dioceses.
In addition to these Masses, we invite you to journey with us across the country during Thanksgiving and Advent. American Catholicism is rich in culture and tradition.
We share common faith, but celebrate in unique and meaningful ways. Walk with us as we explore food, music, and customs that bring the holiday season to life for the faithful across our country.
