I’d Like to Say: Stop Weaponizing the Eucharist

Mark P. Shea April 25, 2022

We may find common ground on pro-life issues when we expand our view to include other pressing social problems.

Marriage, Miracles, and Tattoos

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 22, 2022

Father Pat McCloskey, OFM, answers questions about marriage, the rosary, and whether it’s a sin to get a tattoo.

Vatican officials in US to study alleged miracles in Father Tolton’s cause

OSV News April 21, 2022

The local ABC-TV affiliate in Quincy, where Father Augustus Tolton grew up and is buried, reported April 14 that Vatican representatives were in the United States to investigate possible miracles related to the priest’s sainthood cause.

A Change of Habit

Melanie Rigney April 10, 2022

Clare Offreduccio (1194-1253) grew up in a wealthy, devout family, and likely was expected to marry. However, all that changed when she heard Francis of Assisi speak.

Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

OSV News April 8, 2022

In a 53-47 vote, the U.S. Senate April 7 confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to fill that role.

Saint Catharine of Bologna

Franciscan Media March 28

The obscurity of the Poor Clare life seems somewhat expected, yet Saint Catharine of Bologna was well known for her holiness. Even in the quiet Poor Clare life, nuns can be examples for the whole Church.

Saint Gregory of Narek

Franciscan Media March 27

Saint Gregory of Narek was born in a village on the shores of Lake Van between 945 and 950. When his parents died, Gregor and his older brother were raised by a scholarly uncle who had them educated at the Narek monastery where he was a monk.

St. Bernadette’s relics to begin first tour to U.S. in Florida in April

OSV News March 22, 2022

The relics of St. Bernadette, the Marian visionary of Lourdes, France, will tour the United States for the first time.

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

Franciscan Media March 18

Life in the fourth century was anything but dull, as the life of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem proves. The Church was facing a major crisis and Cyril was one of the men who worked through the controversies. Thanks to courageous men like him, we share the faith today.

Saint Louise de Marillac

Franciscan Media March 15

Saint Louise de Marillac had an open heart for the poor. Along with Saint Vincent de Paul, she eventually formed what would become a religious order known as the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul.