CHRISTMAS is the celebration of the nativity or the birth of Jesus Christ, which, to many, provides the pretext for conspicuous consumption, extended celebrations and an orgy of gift-giving. We have ...

The end of the year often brings togetherness and giving – values shared across holidays like Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hannukah. Thoughtful gestures can make cold winter nights feel warmer and bring ...

ST. LOUIS — Babies born at Mercy Hospital St. Louis on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will receive special gifts this weekend: holiday stockings big enough for them to fit into. It’s a 53-year-old ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Christmas spirit was being felt all over our region today, but especially at the Haven of Mercy shelter in Johnson City. Haven of Mercy Pastor and CEO Grant Rockley ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Haven of Mercy is preparing for its biggest event of the year: its annual Christmas meal. The organization is expecting to distribute 3,000–4,000 meals on Christmas Day.

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- The gift of holiday magic was on full display as strangers help save the season for families trying to make Christmas extra-special this year. Dozens of Santa's happiest ...

ALL RIGHT. THANKS, AMY. AND BACK HERE HOME, WE KNOW THAT CHRISTMAS IS JUST THREE DAYS AWAY. AND SO ONE TRY AT CHURCH IS JUST MAKING SURE THAT YOU’RE FILLED WITH JOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. THE MERCY HILL ...

The Declaration of a jubilee year of mercy by Pope Francis is a spiritual demonstration by the worldwide Catholic Church of moving with the times. The last Jubilee was called by St John Paul II to ...

The Mercy House, a resource and referral center of the Archdiocese of Newark, will celebrate its first “Christmas in July” event on Friday, July 22, to distribute free toys and ice cream to the ...