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September 2018

September 23, 2018

Visiting St. Pio in New York City

Saturday evening, I had the privilege of visiting the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral,...

June 2018

June 06, 2018

Tony, is that you? Reconstructing the face of St. Anthony of Padua

With the saint's feast coming up soon, on June 13, I was surprised and intrigued...

June 01, 2018

Sainthood for G.K. Chesterton?

From Catholic News Agency: As an investigation into the life of Catholic apologist G.K. Chesterton...

May 2018

May 15, 2018

WATCH: Remains of Coptic Christians martyred by ISIS in Libya returned to Egypt

The poignant video above shows the caskets arriving in Cairo yesterday. The story, from...

May 14, 2018

Vatican opens cause for sainthood of priest, deacons martyred in Iraq

From CNS: The Vatican has given its permission for the opening of the sainthood cause...

March 2018

March 08, 2018

Oscar Romero confidante: ‘He never had a Marxist thought or Marxist ideology in his mind’

CNA recently interviewed Monsignor Ricardo Urioste, Archbishop Oscar Romero's vicar general, who offers some insight into...

March 07, 2018

BREAKING: Oscar Romero to become a saint

Big news: Pope Francis has given the green light for martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero to...

March 06, 2018

Report: Paul VI canonization set for October

John Allen at Crux has the scoop: Adding specificity to what was already known about...

October 2015

October 31, 2015

Homily for November 1, 2015: All Saints Day

When I’m doing a baptism, the first question that is asked in the ritual is: “What...

October 31, 2015

Homily for November 1, 2015: All Saints Day

When I’m doing a baptism, the first question that is asked in the ritual is: “What...

October 29, 2015

NYC board reportedly to vote on removing “St. Patrick” from annual parade

[getty src="466628690?et=rhVYyx03QrBcZaJKWH6iwA&viewMoreLink=off&sig=PFHkrIIM0OA2UZ3cLtkYKYo6cViJAhrRY4a31uEfFOk=&caption=true" width="594" height="396"] View image | gettyimages.com The late Cardinal John O’Connor must be...

October 29, 2015

NYC board reportedly to vote on removing “St. Patrick” from annual parade

View image | gettyimages.com The late Cardinal John O'Connor must be turning over in...

October 22, 2015

From John Paul, a message for our time—and all times

The great pontiff’s feast day is today, and you’ll find this inspiring (and timely) gift...

October 22, 2015

From John Paul, a message for our time—and all times

The great pontiff's feast day is today, and you'll find this inspiring (and timely) gift...

October 15, 2015

Synod, shmynod

Enough already. Put down that crockery. Count to 10. Breathe deeply. Then follow doctor’s orders: take...

October 15, 2015

Synod, shmynod

Enough already. Put down that crockery. Count to 10. Breathe deeply. Then follow doctor's orders: take...

October 05, 2015

Michigan Corrections Department turns down relics of Maria Goretti, the saint who forgave her killer

From The Lansing State Journal: State of Michigan Corrections Department officials have denied a request...

October 05, 2015

Michigan Corrections Department turns down relics of Maria Goretti, the saint who forgave her killer

From The Lansing State Journal: State of Michigan Corrections Department officials have denied a request...

October 02, 2015

Egypt to begin construction of “Church of the Martyrs” to honor slain Christians in Libya

Details: Work will begin in the coming days in Minya on a church that was...

October 02, 2015

Egypt to begin construction of “Church of the Martyrs” to honor slain Christians in Libya

Details: Work will begin in the coming days in Minya on a church that was...

September 2015

September 18, 2015

A first: new Catholic parish in California to be named for Blessed Oscar Romero

Big news this week out of the Diocese of San Bernardino: Bishop [Gerald R.] Barnes...

September 18, 2015

A first: new Catholic parish in California to be named for Blessed Oscar Romero

Big news this week out of the Diocese of San Bernardino: Bishop [Gerald R.] Barnes...

August 2015

August 28, 2015

“Fastest nun in the West” moves toward sainthood

Details: An Italian-born nun who confronted Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open...

August 28, 2015

“Fastest nun in the West” moves toward sainthood

Details: An Italian-born nun who confronted Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open...

August 27, 2015

St. Monica, pray for us

Today is the feast day of the mother of St. Augustine. I've always loved this...

August 27, 2015

St. Monica, pray for us

Today is the feast day of the mother of St. Augustine. I’ve always loved this...

August 14, 2015

Meet the man St. Maximilian Kolbe replaced in Auschwitz

Today is the great saint's feast day. The story of his martyrdom is well-known, but...

August 14, 2015

Meet the man St. Maximilian Kolbe replaced in Auschwitz

Today is the great saint’s feast day. The story of his martyrdom is well-known, but...

August 10, 2015

On St. Lawrence, deacon: “He loved Christ in his life, he imitated him in his death”

August 10 marks the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr. From a homily by...

August 10, 2015

On St. Lawrence, deacon: “He loved Christ in his life, he imitated him in his death”

August 10 marks the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr. From a homily by...