St. Joseph the Worker, celebrated on May 1, honors the patronage of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and the husband of the Virgin Mary. This feast day was […]

Saint Pius V (1504–1572) was pope from 1566 until his death, known for his strong leadership and efforts to reform the Catholic Church following the Council of Trent. A Dominican […]

International Workers' Day, celebrated on May 1, is a global observance that honours the contributions and rights of workers. While not directly rooted in Catholic tradition, it has relevance to […]

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 […]

The 3rd Sunday of Easter, observed in the Christian liturgical calendar, celebrates the continued resurrection of Jesus Christ. The readings typically focus on the post-resurrection appearances of Christ, where He […]

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 […]

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 […]