Pope Francis said that the 10 new saints exemplified the Christian call “to serve the Gospel and our brothers and sisters, to offer our lives without expecting anything in return, or any worldly glory.”
Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass
Love of drawing, doodling leads to national recognition for Utah Catholic
A love of drawing and an affinity for the art of doodling has led Gabby Gauchay to an unexpected vocation as well as recognition in The Catholic Woman, the quarterly magazine of the National Council of Catholic Women.
All-star lineup: Why a canonization in 1622 still draws attention
At a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica March 12, 1622, Pope Gregory XV formally recognized the holiness of Sts. Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, Isidore of Madrid (also known as Isidore the Farmer), Francis Xavier and Philip Neri.
Back From the Dead walk returns to Assumption Cemetery
On Oct. 30 and Nov. 3, Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud was filled with the saints as they came back to life through the Back from the Dead Cemetery Walk, a student-performed ‘evangelization drama’ that seeks to teach visitors about the last things and the virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
Cemetery saints walk to return Oct. 30 and Nov. 3
The “Back from the Dead Cemetery Walk” is returning to Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud for two nights of live-action saint walks.
Christina Capecchi: Bedtime stories of saints — comfort and companionship
Claire’s stories eventually turned into a weekly podcast titled “Dead Friend,” which is how Claire sees the saints: like older sisters and wiser friends in heaven.
More than recipes, cookbooks contribute to faith development
These two books are new additions to the cookbook field, although neither one is primarily about cooking.
Mysteries, dragons, saints fill summer reading for Catholic youth
Don’t miss these offerings for young readers.