The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Why do we celebrate the Nativity of John the Baptist on June 24? One reason is June 24 is one of the longest and brightest days of the year. This symbolizes what Jesus said about John: “Truly, I say to […]
Requiem Mass and Reinterment of King Richard III
On March 23, 2015, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, said a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of King Richard III at Holy Cross Priory in Leicester. I am a little late in posting this information, but […]
A 20th Century American Saint
Among the pantheon of saints, is the American saint Mother Katharine Drexel. Katharine Mary Drexel (1858-1955) was an American heiress, philanthropist, religious sister, and foundress. The crowning glory of her life was her canonization as a Roman Catholic saint in 2000 by […]