Saint of the Day

Saint Oswald

Saint Oswald

Franciscan Media February 29

Saint Oswald knew people in high places─his uncle was the archbishop of Canterbury. But even though he received “favors” from his uncle, he served humbly and gained holiness through God’s grace.

Images of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Eucharist are seen outside the building of the Friends of Carlo Acutis association in Assisi, Italy, in this Oct. 9, 2020, file photo. The U.S. bishops have chosen Blessed Acutis as the patron of the first year of a three-year National Eucharistic Revival. The Italian teen had a great love of the Eucharist and used his technology skills to build an online database of eucharistic miracles around the world. (CNS photo/Junno Arocho Esteves)

Carlo Acutis: A True Original

Christopher Heffron October 25, 2023

When I think of Carlo Acutis, I think about how he, too, was rooted in where he was. He wasn't particularly well-traveled. But his faith is marveled the world over. I love that about him.

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Saints of September

Franciscan Media September 1, 2023

Here are a handful of saints we celebrate in the month of September.

Saint Maria

Saint Maria the Merciful

Christopher Heffron August 30, 2023

Saint Maria Goretti’s life was short but her legacy looms over the Church.

Saint Francis embraces the leper

Saint Francis Meets the Leper

Jack Wintz, OFM July 21, 2023

In embracing the leper, St. Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.

saints at the vatican | Photo by Xavier Coiffic on Unsplash

Saints in the Making

Christopher Heffron February 7, 2023

We all called to be saints

Stained glass window of female saints

The Catholic Saints and Us

Jack Wintz, OFM November 15, 2022

At Franciscan Media, we see unmistakable evidence of the ongoing popularity of the Catholic saints.