NOLA Catholic Parenting blogger/columnist Gina Sternfels realized she wanted I want a big faith. A faith that rises ...

The story of St. Francis Xavier's early life would not make you think he was on the path to sainthood, but that is certainly ...

Saint Lucy is a saint born in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on Dec. 13. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283.

One of the most important events in the modern history of the Catholic Church will soon reach a historical milestone. Dec. 8 marks the 60th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council – ...

Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The ...

Today we begin a new liturgical year with the season of Advent, a time of waiting and hope. It is a moment to prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus, who comes to meet us in three ways: in history, in ...

I really enjoy giving gifts. I love to spend time thinking about my loved ones, how they spend their days, what they enjoy and what they might need. I love recognizing what makes them special. I know ...

To the sounds of trumpets, timpani and the St. Louis Cathedral Choir and surrounded by over 1,000 people including his family and friends, visiting bishops, priests, deacons, men and women religious ...

Father Basil Nortz, ORC has published a book on the subject of “Holy Silence” that was the result of a conference he heard during his priestly formation. The priest shared the 12 Types of Silence ...

The Memorial of the Presentation of Mary is a reminder to all of us, that no matter our age, we can be holy but more importantly, reminds us all of Mary's holiness, her immaculate conception, and that ...