Catholic Saints

Franciscan Inspirations: Communion of Saints

Jeremy Harrington, OFM October 27, 2015

All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day come right next to each other, November 1 and 2.

Patricia Morrison March 6, 2015

Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church and foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, was a woman of contemplation and action.

Guest Blogger February 12, 2013

There is a story of Saint Francis eating with his friars one Easter.

Thomas J. Craughwell November 1, 2011

Patron Saints can help us navigate these choppy secular waters.

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 1, 2008

“Don’t call me a saint,” Dorothy Day once said with irritation. “I don’t want to be dismissed so easily.”

Christopher Heffron June 26, 2007

This parish-based agency in Chicago offers hope to those jailed in both body and spirit.

Christopher Heffron November 1, 2006

Something I find most gratifying about the saints is that they exhibit characteristics that we find in ourselves.