It’s that simple, as Father Paul Wattson intended it in petitioning Rome to approve the liturgical octave. Pope Saint Pius X approved of the octave in 1908 and Pope Benedict XV promoted its observance throughout the whole Catholic Church. The … Continue reading
Category: Catholic America
Finally a Diocesan Program for Hispanics (Or Anyone With Holy Zeal) to Reclaim Their Catholic Faith and Culture
CNA: The St. Andrew School of Formation (Escuela de Evangelización San Andrés) is offering classes in Arkansas to teach Hispanic Catholics about their faith and how to evangelize others. More on this here.
Bishop of El Paso Files Civil Suit Against Uncompromising Father Michael Rodriguez
The American Catholic: Bishop Armando Ochoa of the Diocese of El Paso has raised serious accusations against Fr. Michael Rodriguez, the brave priest who stood up for the sanctity of marriage at the El Paso city council, by filing a … Continue reading
100,000 Peruvians Honor Our Lady of the Gate
CNA reports: Some 100,000 Catholics gathered in the northern Peruvian city of Otuzco to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of the Gate on Dec. 15. More on this feast day here.
Two American Blesseds to Be Canonized
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha will soon be Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Blessed Marianne Cope will undergo a similar name change. On December 19, the Holy Father approved the miracles requisite for these two Beati — both of whom spent some part of … Continue reading
Peru’s President Fires Vocal Pro-Abortion Minister for Women’s Affairs
And replaces her with pro-life advocate, Jara Velasquez, who said that she has accepted the post of women’s affairs minister “for Jesus Christ, the Lord of Life and the Prince of Peace.” Read more here.
Huge Crowds Expected in LA and Other Cities for Processions and Mass for Our Lady Empress of the Americas
Whispers in the Loggia: We might still be a week out from the late-night mañanitas and the annual climax of the Stateside church’s ever-booming Guadalupe festival, but the coast-to-coast celebrations of what’s become American Catholicism’s “Super Bowl” kick into full … Continue reading
Juan Diego, American Saint, December 9
In preparation for the great feast day of Our Lady on December 12, CNA has a brief recap here of the Aztec saint’s encounter with “the true Mother of God” on December 9, 1531.
5000 Relay Runners to Run From Mexico to NY to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Culture: Around 5,000 runners are participating in the 10th annual relay from Mexico to New York in honor of the upcoming feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. More here.
Dedicated Texas Priest Asks Prayers for a Holy, Zealous, and Fearless New Shepherd in El Paso
Father Michael Rodriguez, Remnant Column: In light of the recent momentous events in the Diocese of El Paso, TX, I would like to present a special plea to faithful Roman Catholics from around the nation. On December 1, 2011, our … Continue reading
Cardinal Burke: Church and Faithful ‘Well on the Way’ to Legal Persecution in US
LifeSiteNews: In the interview published today, Cardinal Burke declared that “it is a war” and “critical at this time that Christians stand up for the natural moral law.” Should they not, he warned, “secularization will in fact predominate and it … Continue reading
One of the Most Beautiful Hail Mary Stories I Have Ever Read
I read this inspiring story on a website I have never seen before today. It reenforced my confidence in the awesome power of the Rosary. If Saint Alphonsus de Ligouri had had it on file he surely would have included … Continue reading
Mother Theresa’s Face to Face Challenge to Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega
Omar Gutierrez has this great snapshot from history when Mother Theresa was welcomed to Nicaragua by the communist president. Here is part of what she said after listening to him blast Ronald Reagan during his introduction. “You are a Catholic, … Continue reading
Photos: Scene of Fray Juan Padilla’s Martyrdom
A convert to the faith recently wrote us an appreciative email. A native Kansan, he learned about things Catholic in his home state through our web site, which he reads regularly. Immediately below is a brief excerpt from his email, … Continue reading