Wednesday, September 23, 2015 St. Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) n one of the largest such ceremonies in history, Pope John Paul II canonized Padre Pio of Pietrelcina on June 16, 2002. It was the 45th canonization ceremony in Pope John Paul’s pontificate. More than 300,000 people braved blistering h

Saint of the Day for September 20  Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions (August 21, 1821 – September 16, 1846; Companions d. between 1839 – 1867) Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and Companions’ Story The first native

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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reflection We can see every human birth as a call for new hope in the world. The love of two human beings has joined with God in his creative work. The loving parents have shown hope in a world filled with travail. Th

Nativity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary September 8. Affirming the humanity of Jesus, the Church celebrates the birth of Mary, his mother. While Scripture does not record the birth of Mary, the apocryphal Protoevengelium of James notes the development of Chri

Saint Teresa of Calcutta September 5. Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta was born in Albania, but is known for her work in India. A member of the Sisters of Loreto, she felt a call to live among the poor. While working with the poorest of the poor in India,

St Michael The Archangel, defend us in the hour of conflict, so that we may not perish in the last judgement

Martyrdom of John the Baptist-Saint of the Day for August 29 The Story of the Martyrdom of John the Baptist The drunken oath of a king with a shallow sense of honor, a seductive dance and the hateful heart of a queen combined to bring about the martyrd

Saint Augustine of Hippo Saint of the Day for August 28 (November 13, 354 – August 28, 430) Saint Augustine’s Story A Christian at 33, a priest at 36, a bishop at 41: Many people are familiar with the biographical sketch of Augustine of Hippo, sinner