Bells, processions mark 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death
At the stroke of midnight Oct. 4, church bells tolled across the Italian hilltown of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death. The Oct. 4 feast of … Learn More
Category: Saints, Feasts & Holy Days
Why are the archangels celebrated on September 29?
Belief in archangels is an essential part of the Catholic faith, as the work of these archangels can be seen throughout the Bible. The Bible mentions only three archangels, Michael, … Learn More
Lost homily of Fulton Sheen resurfaces in Newark
As the Catholic Church prepares to beatify Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, is currently displaying a second-class relic of the beloved communicator — … Learn More
13 Facts about Padre Pio to know and share
One of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan friar, priest, and mystic. His tomb … Learn More
10 years after canonization, Mother Teresa’s charity still inspires
If you read that one person in 1950 began an organization in a small part of the world and that 50 years later it had more than 4,000 workers at … Learn More
Relics of ‘Apostle of the Sacred Heart’ coming to Newark’s cathedral
Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the 17th-century French cloistered nun, mystic, and visionary known as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart, will be available for public veneration at … Learn More
Difficult teens? Look to St. Monica for inspiration
As my children have grown into young adults, we’ve definitely had our ups and downs. When things were tricky, I’d end up questioning my skills as a mom, and question … Learn More
Why do Catholics refer to the Virgin Mary as Queen?
The Blessed Virgin Mary is repeatedly referred to in the Catholic Church as “Queen,” and often called the “Queen of Heaven and Earth.” There is even a Feast of the … Learn More
The Assumption is the answer when you feel unimportant
You and I are stardust. We are insignificant entities on an out-of-the-way planet in a nondescript galaxy that will eventually succumb to heat-death. At least, this interpretation of the universe … Learn More
St. Maximilian Kolbe designed his own lunar spacecraft
St. Maximilian Kolbe, whose feast is celebrated on Aug. 14, is best known for his example of self-sacrifice in Auschwitz, where he convinced Nazi soldiers to kill him instead of … Learn More
