by Clyde Ericson Nolasco Henri Newman, the holy man from England, a priest, a preacher, a writer, and a distinguished theologian, earns the titles Doctor of the Church and co-Patron of Catholic Education. A tapestry of St. John Henry Newman hanging on the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica during his canonization in 2019. | Vatican News A noble Anglican Our patron was a student of Trinity College in Oxford where he performed poorly possibly due to anxiety. He managed to graduate

Born in Assisi, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi, a mystic, poet, and stigmatist, was canonized on 16 July 1228. He founded the Franciscan religious orders of the Ordo Fratrum Minorum (OFM) and, with St. Clare of Assisi, the Order of St. Clare (the Poor Clares), as well as a lay Third Order.

Homily of H.E. Most Rev. Charles John Brown D.D., Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines on the Solemnity of Saint Pius (Padre Pio) of Pietrelcina

Padre Pio, as St. Pius is popularly known, was born, Francesco Forgione, on 25 May 1887 in Pietrelcina, a small town in the province of Benevento.

The Church continually reminds us that everyone is called to holiness. Yet, with political unrest around the world fueled by corruption and dishonest leaders, we may wonder: are there saints who once served as government officials?

The Biblical Canon does not record Mary's birth. The earliest document that commemorates the feast comes from the 6th century.

by Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo, O.M.I, Archbishop-Emeritus of Cotabato   Some Notes on Sts. Joachim and Anne -- 1. There is no...

Bonaventure was born in 1221, although some accounts say 1217, in Bagnoregio, Tuscany, the Papal States. His parents were Giovanni di Fidanza, a physician, and Maria di Ritella. He fell ill while a boy, and, as he said, was saved from death by the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi.

Eugène de Mazenod, OMI (born Charles-Joseph-Eugène de Mazenod (1782 - 1861) was a French aristocrat and Bishop who founded the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He was born into a wealthy aristocratic family in Aix-en-Provence on 1 August 1782. He was baptized the following day.

Some Notes on St. Joseph the Worker

“When Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home” (Matthew 1:24).

homily of Fr. Jason Laguerta on the Feast of St Lorenzo Ruiz and his companion martyrs photo from a stained-glass windo w in Cubao...

by Clyde Ericson Nolasco As we tune in and root for our athletes during this year’s Olympics in Paris, we entrust their success and...

Homily of H.E. Most Rev. Charles John Brown D.D., Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines May 1, 2024 | Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker St....

by Marc Shane Riparip and Clyde Ericson Nolasco photos from Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador In celebration of the 402nd...

by Fr. Antonio M. Pernia, SVD photos from Divine Word Missionaries “Et Tui Erant” The ringing of the bells that morning was longer than...

by Joel V. Ocampo photos by Angelo Mangahas and Joel V. Ocampo Every year, on August 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of...

by Clyde Ericson Nolasco prayers from Lisbon2023.org Every World Youth Day (WYD), the local organizers present patrons, canonized saints...

contributed by a Sacramentino Father Saint Peter Julian Eymard (1811-1868) was a French Catholic priest and a prominent figure in the...

It was on May 1, 1955 that Pope Pius XII instituted the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and decreed that holy mass in honor of St Joseph...