On July 2, the Church celebrates the life and work of St. Otto. He was born in about 1060 in Swabia (located in present-day southwest...
July 15 marks the feast day of St. Bonaventure, who is called "The Seraphic Doctor" of the Church. St. Bonaventure is known for...
The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16, was first instituted in the late 14th century in...
On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the long and fruitful life of St. Bridget of Sweden, who raised a large family...
On July 24, the Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk and hermit who is...
On July 26 the Church commemorates the parents of the Virgin Mary, Sts. Joachim and Anne. The couple's faith and...
"Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus" (John 11:5). St. Martha is mentioned in three Gospel passages: Luke...
On July 31, the Universal Church marks the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the...
I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...
Doctors of the Church are great saints known for their defense and explanation of the truths of the Catholic faith. The original eight Doctors of...
Podcasting Priests CHARLOTTE — Priests across the Diocese of Charlotte are taking to podcasting, offering homilies, insights on spiritual classics, and...
There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent...
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastic leader in the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals, men who are chosen by the pope, have been involved in universal...
Answers to common questions about baptism Q: How should a Catholic reply to the question, "Have you been saved?" A: As the Bible says, I am already...
The Eucharist is the summit of our faith, in which the entire story of our salvation is made real in a miraculous and powerful way. The Roman Missal...
The Rosary for Peace was first published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops following the attacks on 9/11. Pope Francis has called on all...
The start of school is nearly here, and for students, parents and teachers, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect and pray that the coming months...
There's a saint for everyone, and families are no different. Here are a few noteworthy examples for your family to learn more about. There is the...
Editor's note: Follow the links to read in-depth biographies of each of the Church Fathers. Check out what Pope Benedict XVI says about them and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Erin Bullock steps in front of the altar at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, she is there to sing...
Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. In the many churches that have this adoration, the Eucharist...
The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a doctrine – an official teaching of the Catholic Church – and a profound mystery. With the words of...
Show Gallery The Italian tradition of a St. Joseph Table is a popular devotion for the Feast of St. Joseph. The “Tavola di San Giuseppe” (“St....
Black Catholic history can be traced to the Acts of the Apostles (8:26-40) when St. Philip the Deacon converted the Ethiopian eunuch – one of the...
Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be...