Do YOU know what date Mary and Joseph's engagement is traditionally celebrated? It's Catholic quiz time! If you're a daily or weekly Mass goer or a saint junkie, you know that Catholicism is prevalent in shaping history and science. But how much
This December 8 commemorates 150 years since Blessed Pope Pius IX declared St. Joseph to be patron of the universal Church. The anniversary offers an opportunity to contemplate the ways in which St. Joseph’s witness and intercession can be most fruitful and
December 3 marks the one-year anniversary of an event that underscores the continued need for transparency in the Church — namely, the delay of the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Although the delay was referred to as a “postponement,” no
In an interview with Our Sunday Visitor, internationally renowned pianist and composer Ian Mulder discusses his life in music, the reasons he left his home country of the Netherlands to live in the United States, and how he hopes his music brings
In an analysis for Our Sunday Visitor, Michael R. Heinlein, editor of SimplyCatholic.com, writes that while the Vatican’s report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick leaves many questions unanswered, the details provided give the Church — here and in Rome — ample opportunities
The beatification of Father Michael J. McGivney, which will take place on October 31, 2020, shows that the ministry of this holy, humble parish priest continues even to this day. Most widely known as the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Father
In a review of the new film “Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton,” about the the Irish-born Holy Cross priest who founded the “Family Rosary Crusade,” Michael Heinlein writes that after watching the documentary, “It is hard to think how a viewer
How much do you really know about the Catholic Church — its saints, teachings, historical events, etc.? For example, do you know how many popes have visited the United States or which famous American author’s daughter is a candidate for canonization? With
Have you ever wondered just what makes a basilica a basilica? These significant churches, designated by the pope and given prominence among other churches, come with special responsibilities and certain honorifics. Basilicas can serve as sites of pilgrimage, hold historical significance and
As our country reels in pain and fear, the Church should make a concerted and coordinated effort to bring greater attention to the witness and holiness of those African-Americans with open canonization causes. In them, should anyone doubt their human dignity and