Depressed? Saint Dymphna is here for you
According to a 2021 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, an “estimated 16.1 million adults” suffer from depression on a yearly basis. Depression is a major health problem … Learn More
Tag: Saints
How Saint John Baptist de La Salle became a revolutionary
Editor’s note: Religious Brothers Day is observed every May 1, on the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Today we honor religious brothers in the Archdiocese of Newark with a … Learn More
3 Ways to practice your faith at work like St. Joseph
How do we work as Catholics? I began to think about this question while learning about the fascinating history of this week’s feast of St. Joseph the Worker. May 1 … Learn More
Why Antoni Gaudí is now a Venerable in the Catholic Church
On April 14, 2025, the Vatican officially recognized the “heroic virtues” of Antoni Gaudí i Cornet, best known as the architect of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. With this recognition, Gaudí is now declared … Learn More
5 Ways Pope St. John Paul II’s life and work resonate today
On April 2, 2005, the world bid farewell to one of the most beloved figures in modern history — Pope John Paul II. His passing marked the end of an … Learn More
500+ Sacred relics from Jesus, Padre Pio, and more coming to Montclair
The relics will soon return. Last year, 200 sacred relics were exhibited at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory in Montclair, New Jersey. The event was a huge success as … Learn More
Saints go marchin’ in for uplifting All Saints Day celebration
The Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes hosted students from the Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament for its traditional All Saints Day event on Nov. 1.
Saints served generously, creatively, pope says at canonization Mass
Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of … Learn More
Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Oct. 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, birds, the environment, and Italy.
Pray to the angels during their feast days
Two significant feast days dedicated to angels, the Feast of the Archangels on Sept. 29 and the Feast of the Guardian Angels on Oct. 2.