Marked by success in bringing retreatants closer to God, the “Spiritual Exercises” of St. Ignatius of Loyola, published in ...
Bishop David Tencer, known for his Capuchin beard, talks about the diversity of the Catholic flock in Reykjavik and why the ...
The heart of St. Roque lay in the display case in front of me. It still held the power of life and evangelization, announcing ...
Father Michael said Saint Valentine was one, very real person– or at least the man that the church honored with a feast was no legend. He said he did not know of the secret marriage ceremonies, but ...
Was Saint Valentine Greek? A Catholic community on Lesvos says there are strong clues that he was either Greek or of Greek origin.
According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 as the feast day of a St. Valentine, who had been martyred about 200 years ...
A recent Eucharistic procession in Derry, Ireland, highlighted an inspiring revival of Catholic faith in a city synonymous with some dark days in Ireland’s troubled history.
It was a welcome return for this fine ensemble, which has been absent from New York for far too long. ARTEK performs “Musical ...
CLEVELAND — At Saint Ignatius High School on Cleveland's west side, every day is a busy day at the all-boys school, from rushing to class or traversing through the 20-acre campus. But for every ...
The Feast of Brigid, also known as Imbolc ... One folk tradition that continues in some homes on St. Brigid's Day (or Imbolc) is that of the Brigid's Bed. The girls and young unmarried women ...
Today is the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas. He is one Catholic theologian, alongside St. Augustine of Hippo, who has continued to fascinate me. My admiration for them has grown so deep that I ...
Reflection on the church mural painting Today, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John Bosco (1815-1888), a remarkable figure known for his unwavering dedication to the welfare of young people. Born in ...