I remind myself that today is the memorial of St. Francis de Sales. Nicknamed “The Gentleman Saint” for his wisdom, kindness, and gentle demeanor, St. Francis de Sales set out on a spiritual ...

merging with St. Francis de Sales in Newark. “The parish of St. Leonard is effectively suppressed, and the territory, assets and liabilities of St. Leonard are assumed by the parish of St ...

Every Jan. 24, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church, known as “the saint of kindness.” He reportedly had a bad temper, but he relied ...

St. Francis de Sales was born in 1567 in what is now part of France. His father was a diplomat, and led his family in great devotion to St. Francis of Assisi. As a young man, Francis prepared for a ...

Be who you are and be that well.” On today’s feast of Saint Francis de Sales, Talking Saints hosts, Pete Sanchez and Laurie Power, uncover the life of this 16th century bishop and doctor of the Church ...

May thy heart dwell always in our hearts! May thy blood ever flow in the veins of our souls! O sun of our hearts, thou givest life to all things by the rays of thy goodness!