5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother
On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle Ages who was a wife, mother to a large family, […]
Month: July 2026
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MERCIFUL SAVIOR THE HEART OF DIVINE COMPASSION REVEALED IN JESUS CHRIST
MERCIFUL SAVIOR THE HEART OF DIVINE COMPASSION REVEALED IN JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION The title Merciful Savior beautifully captures the essence of Jesus Christ as the living embodiment of God’s boundless […]
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Jul. 22 Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Feast
Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. On June 10, 2016, the liturgical celebration honoring St. Mary Magdalene was raised from a memorial to a feast, commemorating the “Apostle […]
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Dicastery for Bishops prefect discusses selection of new bishops, challenges they face
The prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Archbishop Filippo Iannone, explained the fundamental qualities sought when selecting candidates for the episcopate. In a recent interview with the Croatian Catholic weekly […]
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Summer advice from Pope Leo XIV: Don’t forget the less fortunate
In response to a question about summer advice, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of remembering those most in need during the holidays. The question and answer were both published […]
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St. Apollinaris
St. Apollinaris Feast date: Jan 08 St. Apollinaris was one of the first great martyrs of the church. He was made Bishop of Ravenna by St. Peter. The miracles he […]
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Jul. 21 Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest & Doctor of the Church, Opt. Mem.
Today is the Optional Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619), the first Capuchin Franciscan to be honored as a Doctor. St. Lawrence was born in 1559 at Brindisi, a […]
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St. Katharine Drexel parishioners close the school year with a gift to eliminate public school lunch debt
Feeding the hungry has become an important part of the outreach at St. Katharine Drexel in Frederick. The parish is especially focused on making sure students at Yellow Springs Elementary, […]
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Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword
Pope Leo XIV has written a foreword to a new book, calling for peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons. Originally published by Vatican News, the pontiff’s text is part […]