Finding the Saints in Rome
The Eternal City is the final home to many of the Church’s most prominent saints.
Be a Pilgrim of Hope!
How can we be Pilgrims of Hope – whether we’re going to Rome or not?
Why Rome?
Why does the Catholic Church make such a big deal about a city that is barely mentioned in Scripture, and when it is, often derogatorily?
What is a Jubilee “Indulgence”?
The Jubilee is a time for reconciliation and mercy. This dates back to the Jubilees of the Old Testament, when the Lord commanded the people to free slaves, forgive debts, and return property.
Pope John Paul II and the Great Jubilee 2000
The last “ordinary” Jubilee was celebrated at the turn of the millennia in the year 2000. From the beginning of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II understood his mission to be leading the Church into this new millennia, beginning with this “Great Jubilee.”
What are the 4 Major Basilicas?
One hallmark of a Jubilee Year is pilgrimage to the four Major Papal Basilicas. Since the beginning, pilgrimage to the tombs of Peter and Paul was the emphasis of the Christian faithful’s penitential pilgrimage to Rome.
The Jubilee Year 2025
Pope Francis has officially announced the Jubilee! While it was no secret that 2025 would be a Jubilee Year, in keeping with the tradition that they occur every 25 years, it was officially announced with the Bull of Indiction “Spes non Confundit,” or “Hope Does Not Disappoint.”
St. Louis de Montfort Changed the World with a Simple Message
Although all the saints loved the Blessed Virgin Mary, few were as devoted to her as St. Louis de Montfort— a French Catholic priest who dedicated much of his preaching and writing to promoting Our Lady.
3 Things to Know About St. Bernadette Soubirous
In 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous, a humble girl from an impoverished family.
The Life and Legacy of St. Patrick
“My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person and the least of all believers. I am looked down upon by many.”
— St. Patrick’s “Confession”