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
May 1 is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It is also Religious Brothers Day, which honors and celebrates those laymen who have professed vows and dedicated their lives … Learn More
As tensions continue to escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi — a timeless intercessor for peace — which Pope Leo XIV shared with … Learn More
After Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Jubilee Year of St. Francis from Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary also issued a decree granting a plenary indulgence to mark the 800th … Learn More
In celebration of the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered for the beloved Blessing of the Animals, a tradition that honors the patron … Learn More
In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, parishes and Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Newark came together to celebrate the annual Blessing of the Animals.
Oct. 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, birds, the environment, and Italy.
It was 800 years ago that St. Francis received the appearance of the bodily wounds of Christ’s crucifixion.
