The Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Kevin C. Rhoades, has issued a decree. This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday of Lent when Catholics over age 14 are obligated to abstain from meat. In ...

Over 70% of U.S. bishops are allowing Catholics to eat meat on Friday, March 17, even though it’s a Friday during Lent. Many bishops issuing dispensations cite Irish cultural customs celebrating St.

Although the true history of St. Patrick’s Day is an interesting one, the holiday has mostly become known in the U.S. as a day of drinking, parades and donning green. Communities across the country ...

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, with plenty scheduled around Charlotte in celebration. Although many have come to associate the holiday with parades, bar crawls and light-hearted fun, the ...

While St. Patrick's Day celebrations often produce images of T-shirts donning "Kiss me, I'm Irish," leprechaun hats and pubs full of people, the holiday holds a deeper meaning. Here's a look at who ...