Elgin-area Catholics looked back with fondness on the 12-year reign of Pope Francis, who died Monday of a cerebral stroke at ...

St. John’s University has added a biweekly Spanish Mass at the St. Thomas More Church on campus, every other Wednesday.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Patchogue, one congregant, 54, who is living in the country illegally, said he was attending the Spanish Mass despite talk of possible raids.

His conviction of the need to bring encouragement and solace to the poorest and neediest will always continue to inspire us,” ...