Jimmy and Nicole LaCugna say their 8-year-old son Anthony, who is non-verbal, was denied First Holy Communion at a Jackson church. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close.

My daughter, Rachel Day, was decked out in her first Communion attire: pristine white dress, neatly kept veil and silver shoes that looked both beautiful and uncomfortable.

First, let’s take the time after receiving Communion very seriously. It is the time for lovers. Love wants to be near the one it loves, and Jesus loves us so much he unites himself to us in Holy ...

Those 50 years since my First Holy Communion—on April 19, 1969—have brought back many memories. They have been memories of consolation for me—for after all, ...

Most of us have a picture in our mind when we think of communion—bread and juice, childhood memories, or Easter traditions.

A New Jersey family is up in arms after their non-verbal autistic son was denied First Holy Communion at their local Catholic church — sparking a social media firestorm. James and Nicole LaCugna ...

My young heart leapt; I could hardly wait to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. When first offered in my childhood, all the prayers of the Mass captured my imagination and helped me to pray.

An individual's first Holy Communion is still deemed valid, as there can only be one first Holy Communion, according to the church. Does this affect the validity of my marriage?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Thousands of Roman Catholic families on Staten Island are anxiously awaiting word from their parishes about upcoming First Holy Communion Masses that most likely will be ...

Former Vice President Joe Biden was denied Holy Communion at a Catholic church in South Carolina on Sunday morning because of his views on abortion, a priest said in a statement. The Rev. Robert ...

Featured this week are some photos of young Staten Islanders who celebrated their First Holy Communion recently at Our Lady of Good Counsel, St. Ann’s Church and Our Lady Star of Sea.