It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 12:00 pm St. Irenaeus of Lyon is one step closer to being the first martyr to be declared a Doctor of the Church. Pope Francis met with the head of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints on Thursday to discuss the …
January 20 – Saint Sebastian
Sebastian was the son of a wealthy Roman family. He was educated in Milan and became an officer of the imperial Roman army, and Captain of the Guard. He was a favorite of Emperor Diocletian. During Diocletian’s persecution of the Christians, Sebastian visited them in prison, bringing both supplies and …
Making Catholic Memories: Saint Sebastian’s Arrows.
Our children all have very different personalities. Some are quiet and shy; some are outgoing and goofy. But dress any of them in a costume and give them props, and suddenly, they take on the personality of that character – no matter who is watching! They become the fearless defender …
Job Opening: Director of Sacred Music
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, which serves a Roman Catholic community of more than 9,700 in Carmel, IN, seeks candidates for our position of Director of Sacred Music to serve seniors in our area. The successful candidate should be an energetic, collaborative individual with experience in liturgical music within a …
Job Opening: Director of Pastoral Care
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, which serves a Roman Catholic community of more than 9,700 in Carmel, IN, seeks candidates for our position of Director of Pastoral Care to serve seniors in our area. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support, programs, and resources to meet the needs …
Beacons of Light: Foundational Principles #1: Eucharist
This article is the first in a series covering each of the six foundational principles of Beacons of Light, the pastoral planning process of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Eucharist makes the Church. This simple statement is at the heart of what it means to be a member of the …
January 19 Saint Canutus, King of Denmark
Saint Canutus, King of Denmark, succeeded his elder brother Harold on the throne of Denmark in the year 1080. He began his reign by a successful war against the enemies of the state, and by planting the faith in the conquered provinces. Amid the glory of his victories he humbly …
Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Peña Parra test positive for COVID-19
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 18, 2022 / 07:05 am Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra have tested positive for COVID-19, the Holy See press office confirmed on Tuesday. Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, has “very mild” symptoms, while his Venezuelan substitute, Peña Parra, is asymptomatic, …
Blessed Mother statues still stand at Colorado family home destroyed by wildfire
by Jonah McKeown Denver, Colo., Jan 16, 2022 / 16:00 pm As Bob and Tina McLaren fled the Superior, Colorado neighborhood they had called home since 1992, Tina looked back and saw flames at the end of their street. As the Catholic couple, their daughter and two grandchildren made their …
January 18 Saint Charles of Sezze
Saint Charles was born John Charles Marchioni in Sezze, Italy on October 19, 1613. His family was extremely pious. They lived in a rural area and as a child Saint Charles worked as a shepherd. Due to his lack of education, it is said he learned only the basics and …
