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
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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
Blessed Stanley Rother’s biographer on his gift of presence
Catholic writer María Ruiz Scaperlanda is an enthusiastic voice for Blessed Stanley Rother — one you can hear in a new documentary about Rother’s life, American Martyr, which features her … Learn More
Feel like an outcast? This saint can relate
Jozef De Veuster grew up on a farm in Belgium and was expected to take over the family business. However, he saw that God had other plans for him and entered the … Learn More
Relics of six Mexican martyrs venerated at cathedral basilica
“It’s wonderful that we’re able to get them here for three days in the Mother Church of the archdiocese,” said Knight of Columbus David Cordero, as he welcomed visitors to … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Saints Peter and Paul, Spirit-filled Evangelizers
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, On Monday, June 29, 2026, our archdiocese will join dioceses worldwide in celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. As Pope Leo … Learn More
Models of fatherhood: St. Joseph and seven more saints
St. Joseph rightfully holds pride of place as the most significant fatherly saint in the Church’s canon for his essential role as Jesus’ foster father. With his quiet presence, his … Learn More
Saint Francis of Assisi on how to build a life
Before he was “Saint Francis,” Francis of Assisi was a headstrong, rebellious, annoying teenager. He fancied himself a knight-errant who flirted with all the girls in town by singing romantic … Learn More
This 13th-century woman brought us Corpus Christi
We owe the feast of Corpus Christi — this year celebrated on June 4 — to a 13th-century Belgian nun named Juliana. Orphaned at the age of 5, she and … Learn More
Saint Paul VI still has much to say to us
May 29, the feast of Saint Paul VI, is an appropriate time to reflect not just on the impact of his pontificate on the Catholic Church, but on three aspects … Learn More
