"I cannot understand," says Blessed Carlo Acutis, "why many people are so concerned with the beauty of their bodies rather than spending time on the beauty of their souls." The Italian teenager, a millennial, is widely known for his deep devotion to
During the parish year of the National Eucharistic Revival, one of the oldest adoration chapels in the Diocese of St. Cloud is getting a very special facelift.
Several stained-glass windows are being installed in St. Anne's Chapel at St. Louis Parish in Foreston,
Blessed Carlo Acutis, born on May 3, 1991, in London, England, and raised in Milan, Italy, passed away at the young age of 15 on October 12, 2006. Carlo’s brief but impactful life was marked by the unique combination of his devotion
An air of both excitement and reverence permeated the parish community of St. Dominic in Brick, Oct. 1, as worshippers gathered for the dedication by Bishop David M. O'Connell of Trenton of a new Diocesan Shrine to Blessed Carlo Acutis and to
Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, spoke at gatherings in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington and Texas during a Sept. 28-Oct. 4 tour organized in part by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia and one of his priests, Father
On a remarkable Monday night at the Catholic University of America, the presence of Antonia Acutis, the mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, illuminated the campus with a unique and inspiring radiance. Carlo, a beloved young figure on the path to sainthood, devoted
On Aug. 21, classes at Blessed Carlo Acutis Academy will begin. While that date is very near, Therese Milbrath, the assistant superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Madison, said it is still not too late for parents to register their
OSV publisher Scott Richert recently came across the following passage written by Blessed Carlo Acutis: “Like creation, the Passion continues. That is, until the end of the world, of this world.” In his latest column, Richert explores what these words should mean
Writer Colleen Pressprich offers an intimate look at a new book written by the mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis, Antonia Acutis, who shares how her son’s deep devotion to God helped lead her deeper into her own faith. Pressprich writes: “There are
It’s not often that we get to hear the mothers and fathers of saints open up about their children. Blessed Carlo Acutis, who lived from 1991-2006, was beatified in 2020. Known for his love of video games and his skill with computers,