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April 24, 2009

Father McNabb and Central Heating

Father Vincent McNabb, O.P., (1868-1943) was a Dominican Scholar and preacher. Born in northern Ireland,...

April 24, 2009

St. Benedict Menni (1841-1914)

Today marks the death of St. Benedict Menni (1841-1914), founder of the Hospitaler Sisters of...

April 23, 2009

Treasures from the Treasure Chest

Catholic University's Archives have done a great service by providing copies of The Treasure Chest...

April 23, 2009

Quote of the Day

Prayer of the Farm Workers' StruggleShow me the suffering of the most miserable;So I will...

April 23, 2009

Cesar Chavez (1927-1993)

Today in 1993 marks the death of Cesar Chavez. The following is taken from the...

April 23, 2009

Charles Warren Stoddard (1843-1909)

Today in 1909 marks the death of poet and convert Charles Warren Stoddard. The following...

April 22, 2009

Glory and Scandal: Cardinal O’Connell of Boston

Today in 1944 marks the death of Cardinal William Henry O’Connell of Boston. Born in...

April 22, 2009

The Poet-Priest of the Confederacy

Today marks the death of Abram J. Ryan, the “poet-priest of the South.” Born in...

April 22, 2009

Quote of the Day

For myself, certainly, I think that that style which, whatever be its origin, is called...

April 21, 2009

Quote of the Day

The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things....

April 21, 2009

General Martin T. McMahon (1838-1906)

A Civil War general with a Fordham connection? I couldn’t pass this one up! Here’s...

April 21, 2009

Thomas Wyatt Turner (1877-1978)

Today in 1978 marks the death of scholar and activist Thomas Wyatt Turner. The website...

April 20, 2009

Baseball Photo of the Week

This photo from the 1920's shows the result of a game between two seminary baseball...

April 20, 2009

The Ratio Studiorum: Jesuit Education’s Magna Charta

The Jesuits were the first religious order to adopt formal education as a major ministry....

April 20, 2009

Quote of the Day

Few souls understand what God would accomplish in them if they were to abandon themselves...

April 19, 2009

Cardinal Cushing and the Celtics

Cardinal Richard J. Cushing (1895-1970) was Archbishop of Boston from 1944 to 1970. In 1958...

April 19, 2009

Quote of the Day

“I cannot be a partial American and I cannot be, which is even sadder, a...

April 18, 2009

The Strange Case of Cornelia Connolly

Today in 1879 marks the death of Cornelia Connolly, foundress of the Society of the...

April 18, 2009

Quote of the Day

SORROWCount each affliction, whether light or grave,God’s messenger sent down to thee; do thouWith courtesy...

April 17, 2009

Happy Birthday, America!

Today marks the hundredth anniversary of America magazine. The founder was Father John J. Wynne,...

April 17, 2009

Quote of the Day

The secret of Catholicism’s capacity to harmonize liturgical worship with the demands of personal devotion...

April 17, 2009

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680)

Today marks the death of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. In the Iroquois culture, there is a...

April 17, 2009

Orestes A. Brownson (1803-1876)

Today in 1876 marks the death of convert and pioneer in American Catholic intellectual life....

April 16, 2009

Quote of the Day

COURTESYOf Courtesy, it is much less Than Courage of Heart or Holiness, Yet in my...

April 16, 2009

Bishop John Timon (1797-1867)

Today in 1867 marks the death of John Timon, first Bishop of Buffalo. Born in...

April 16, 2009

Venerable Alpert Motsch, F.S.C. (1849-1898)

Brother Alpert (Chrétien Motsch) was born in Eywiller, Alsace, on May 26, 1849. In 1879...

April 15, 2009

Father Damien

Today in 1889 marks the death of Blessed Joseph de Veuster, better known as Father...

April 15, 2009

Quote of the Day

Hear Mass daily; it will prosper the whole day. All your duties will be performed...

April 14, 2009

Quote of the Day

America, God has given you a great country; guard her well. He has made you...

April 14, 2009

Bishop Walsh of Maryknoll

Today in 1936 marks the death of Bishop James A. Walsh, co-founder and first superior...