Saint Athanasius (c. 296–373) was a renowned Christian theologian and Bishop of Alexandria, best known for his staunch defence of the Nicene Creed and his opposition to Arianism, a heresy […]

Saints Philip and James are two of the twelve apostles of Jesus, celebrated together on May 3. Philip, originally from Bethsaida, is known for bringing Nathanael to Jesus and for […]

Saint François de Laval (1623–1708) was the first bishop of Quebec and a key figure in the early Catholic Church in Canada. Born in France, he was ordained a priest […]

Blessed Catherine de Saint-Augustin (1632–1668) was a French-born nun who became a key figure in the early Catholic mission in Canada. She entered the Congregation of the Ursulines in Quebec […]

Mother’s Day, while not a liturgical feast in the Catholic Church, holds significant spiritual and cultural relevance. The Church honours motherhood as a reflection of God’s love and care, with […]

Saint John of Avila (1500–1569) was a Spanish priest, mystic, and theologian, known for his deep spirituality and influence during the Catholic Reformation. He was a passionate preacher, emphasizing personal […]

Saints Nereus and Achilleus were early Christian martyrs who are commemorated together on May 12. According to tradition, they were soldiers in the Roman army who converted to Christianity during […]

Saint Pancras (d. 304) was a young Christian martyr who is venerated as one of the saints of the early Church. He was just 14 years old when he was […]

Our Lady of Fatima refers to the title given to the Virgin Mary following her apparitions to three shepherd children—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Over six months, […]