Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s

Every year in March, tens of thousands of Americans take to the streets – and bars – to celebrate St. Patrick, the patron ...
National Catholic Register

Catholic Priest Calls Immaculate Conception Dogma ‘Key to Everything,’ Discusses New Film

Father Alar shared that the teaching on the Immaculate Conception is so important because 'Mary’s living proof that we can be holy and immaculate.' Father Chris Alar, MIC, provincial superior of the ...
National Catholic Register

‘I Am The Immaculate Conception’ Illuminates Mary’s Role in God’s Plan

INTERVIEW: Director-producer Michal Kondrat, Marian expert Father Chris Alar and actress Maria Juzwin discuss new film about the Mother of God. Maria Juzwin as Mary in the new docudrama about the ...

'A hard time for us': Heartbreak within Berks Catholic community, as Immaculate Conception ...

UNION TWP., Pa. - Immaculate Conception Academy in Union Township closed for the summer on Thursday — and also for good. "We ...

Allentown Diocese closing Catholic school. Announcement made days before end of school year.

The parish school has struggled with declining enrollment in recent years, creating financial strain on parish resources, the ...
News Tribune

Immaculate Conception breaks ground on first phase of expansion

For architect Nick Borgmeyer, Immaculate Conception Catholic School’s expansion project is more than just another job. “What we break ground on today is a sign of our respect for our parish’s history, ...
The Advocate

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church opens St. Joseph's Altar to honor the saint, traditions

Joe Territo, left , and Clint Hidalgo cook the gravy that will accompany spaghetti for the feast that is part of the St. Joseph’s Altar celebration held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in ...