On All Saints Day, an explanation of the communion of saints and how to keep the day holy beyond Mass
The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church — not just those who have been canonized but all who made it to Heaven.
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Saint John Paul II remembered on his feast day
Catholics worldwide remember St. John Paul II on his feast day, Oct. 22. His “secret” to life and all that he did, he said, was the Eucharist — Christ present … Learn More
Pope prays Ulma family will inspire people to care for those in need
VATICAN CITY — Risking and ultimately losing their lives to shelter Jews persecuted by the Nazis, “the martyrs Józef and Wiktoria Ulma and their seven children” were models of “evangelical … Learn More
Look to these saints to inspire the new school year
Not all saints were older theologians or clergy; many saints were young people.
Two saints whose intercession Hawaii needs right now
“And have you seen what is happening in beautiful Maui now? It makes me sick to think of it.”These laments from an elderly religious sister — 91 years old, to … Learn More
How your family can have an exciting summer of saints
Shrines are as close as Philadelphia.
10 Saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist
One would guess that most saints would have a devotion to the Eucharist, but here are 10 saints to learn more about and ask to intercede for us during the … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: Is incorrupt Sister Wilhelmina possibly a saint?
Q: Does the incorrupt body of the Benedictine nun, Sister Wilhelmina, mean that she is a saint? What does the church think of it? (Farmingville, New York) A: We say … Learn More
Pope advances sainthood cause of Italian priest shot for saving Jews
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis formally recognized the martyrdom of an Italian priest shot by Nazi soldiers after they discovered he was helping his parishioners hide about 100 Jews. The martyrdom … Learn More
Students reflect on their favorite saints and learn valuable lessons
Students create live galleries and bottle buddies exhibits.