Feature: Church

From the stripped altar to the absence of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the shrouded rows of candles to the empty tabernacle, to the shrouded crucifix, to the prostration, one of the most solemn moments in the Christian year. St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Athens, Ohio.

Awaiting the word.

Father Mark recreates Jesus's washing of his disciples' feet. Those whose feet are being washed will enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil two days hence.

Father Pat reads the Good News.

The Most Reverend Jeffrey Marc Monforton visits Christ the King in Athens, Ohio. The largely student congregation was delighted to discover a really cool bishop.

The choir welcomes the baby Jesus.

Christmas Eve is a beautiful and joyous time, or should be

There being no innate cheerfulness about, thought I'd send up another of good people rejoicing. This is at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Athens, Ohio.

Palm Sunday, Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Athens, Ohio