Saint Bernardine of Siena (1380–1444) was an Italian Franciscan friar, preacher, and theologian known for his fervent evangelization and devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus. A prolific preacher, Bernardine […]

Saint Eugène de Mazenod (1782–1861) was a French bishop and founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a religious congregation dedicated to evangelization and serving the poor. Born into […]

Saint Christopher Magallanes and his companions were a group of 25 Mexican martyrs who were killed during the Cristero War, a period of violent persecution against the Catholic Church in […]

Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau (1824–1901) was a Canadian priest and the founder of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in Quebec. Deeply committed to education and the […]

World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, observed annually on May 24, is a day of solidarity and intercession for the Catholic Church in China. It was established […]

The 6th Sunday of Easter, falling just before Ascension Thursday, highlights themes of love, the Holy Spirit, and the peace of Christ. The readings often focus on Jesus’ promise to […]

Saint Philip Neri (1515–1595) was an Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, a religious community dedicated to prayer, education, and charitable work. Known for his joyful […]

Saint Augustine of Canterbury (c. 540–604) was an Italian Benedictine monk and the first Archbishop of Canterbury. Sent by Pope Gregory the Great to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons in England, Augustine […]

The Vigil of the Ascension of the Lord, observed on the evening before Ascension Thursday, marks the moment when Jesus ascended into heaven, as described in Acts 1:9-11. This vigil […]

The Ascension of the Lord, celebrated 40 days after Easter, commemorates the moment when Jesus ascended into heaven in the presence of His disciples, as described in Acts 1:9-11. This […]